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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.41, 56,931.57 and 23,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.41, 56,931.57 and 23,347.56 is: 32,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.41 : 56,931.57 = 23,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.41/56,931.57 = 23,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.41x = 56,931.57 × 23,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.41x = 1,329,213,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,213,246.47/41,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,222.25

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