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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168, 56,819.52 and 23,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168, 56,819.52 and 23,504 is: 32,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168 : 56,819.52 = 23,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168/56,819.52 = 23,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168x = 56,819.52 × 23,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168x = 1,335,485,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,485,998.08/41,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,439.90

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