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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254, 56,923.92 and 23,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254, 56,923.92 and 23,343.28 is: 32,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254 : 56,923.92 = 23,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254/56,923.92 = 23,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254x = 56,923.92 × 23,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254x = 1,328,791,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,791,003.26/41,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,209.99

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