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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,128.08, 56,753.64 and 23,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,128.08, 56,753.64 and 23,220.60 is: 32,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,128.08 : 56,753.64 = 23,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,128.08/56,753.64 = 23,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,128.08x = 56,753.64 × 23,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,128.08x = 1,317,853,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,853,572.98/41,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,042.67

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