Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,221.38, 56,885.50 and 23,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,221.38, 56,885.50 and 23,316 is: 32,176.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,221.38 : 56,885.50 = 23,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,221.38/56,885.50 = 23,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,221.38x = 56,885.50 × 23,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,221.38x = 1,326,342,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,342,318/41,221.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,176.08
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