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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,241, 56,921.06 and 23,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,241, 56,921.06 and 23,337 is: 32,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,241 : 56,921.06 = 23,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,241/56,921.06 = 23,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,241x = 56,921.06 × 23,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,241x = 1,328,366,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,366,777.22/41,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,209.86

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