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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,106, 56,726.28 and 23,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,106, 56,726.28 and 23,442 is: 32,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,106 : 56,726.28 = 23,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,106/56,726.28 = 23,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,106x = 56,726.28 × 23,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,106x = 1,329,777,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,777,455.76/41,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,349.96

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