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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,240, 56,919.68 and 23,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,240, 56,919.68 and 23,336 is: 32,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,240 : 56,919.68 = 23,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,240/56,919.68 = 23,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,240x = 56,919.68 × 23,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,240x = 1,328,277,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,277,652.48/41,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,208.48

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