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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.81, 56,926.90 and 23,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.81, 56,926.90 and 23,103 is: 31,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.81 : 56,926.90 = 23,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.81/56,926.90 = 23,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.81x = 56,926.90 × 23,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.81x = 1,315,182,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,182,170.70/41,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,879.49

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