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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.93, 56,966.81 and 23,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.93, 56,966.81 and 23,127.88 is: 31,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.93 : 56,966.81 = 23,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.93/56,966.81 = 23,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.93x = 56,966.81 × 23,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.93x = 1,317,521,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,521,501.23/41,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,919.85

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