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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.21, 56,963.16 and 23,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.21, 56,963.16 and 23,371.71 is: 32,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.21 : 56,963.16 = 23,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.21/56,963.16 = 23,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.21x = 56,963.16 × 23,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.21x = 1,331,326,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,326,456.20/41,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,253.31

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