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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,213.97, 56,878.09 and 23,308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,213.97, 56,878.09 and 23,308.97 is: 32,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,213.97 : 56,878.09 = 23,308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,213.97/56,878.09 = 23,308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,213.97x = 56,878.09 × 23,308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,213.97x = 1,325,769,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,769,350.80/41,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,167.96

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