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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.89, 56,921.98 and 23,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.89, 56,921.98 and 23,349.90 is: 32,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.89 : 56,921.98 = 23,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.89/56,921.98 = 23,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.89x = 56,921.98 × 23,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.89x = 1,329,122,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,122,540.80/41,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,217.33

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