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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,205.69, 56,867.37 and 23,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,205.69, 56,867.37 and 23,303.88 is: 32,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,205.69 : 56,867.37 = 23,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,205.69/56,867.37 = 23,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,205.69x = 56,867.37 × 23,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,205.69x = 1,325,230,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,230,366.40/41,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,161.34

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