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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,209.79, 56,869.16 and 23,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,209.79, 56,869.16 and 23,304.74 is: 32,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,209.79 : 56,869.16 = 23,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,209.79/56,869.16 = 23,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,209.79x = 56,869.16 × 23,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,209.79x = 1,325,320,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,320,586.95/41,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.34

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