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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,278.14, 56,964.60 and 23,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,278.14, 56,964.60 and 23,373.09 is: 32,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,278.14 : 56,964.60 = 23,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,278.14/56,964.60 = 23,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,278.14x = 56,964.60 × 23,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,278.14x = 1,331,438,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,438,722.61/41,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,255.30

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