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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,279.14, 56,965.98 and 23,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,279.14, 56,965.98 and 23,374.09 is: 32,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,279.14 : 56,965.98 = 23,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,279.14/56,965.98 = 23,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,279.14x = 56,965.98 × 23,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,279.14x = 1,331,527,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,527,943.46/41,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.68

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