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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.62, 56,951.46 and 23,364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.62, 56,951.46 and 23,364.78 is: 32,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.62 : 56,951.46 = 23,364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.62/56,951.46 = 23,364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.62x = 56,951.46 × 23,364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.62x = 1,330,658,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,658,333.58/41,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,245.39

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