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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.58, 56,946.78 and 23,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.58, 56,946.78 and 23,363.26 is: 32,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.58 : 56,946.78 = 23,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.58/56,946.78 = 23,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.58x = 56,946.78 × 23,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.58x = 1,330,462,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,462,427.30/41,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,240.68

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