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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,279.97, 56,967.76 and 23,131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,279.97, 56,967.76 and 23,131.45 is: 31,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,279.97 : 56,967.76 = 23,131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,279.97/56,967.76 = 23,131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,279.97x = 56,967.76 × 23,131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,279.97x = 1,317,747,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,747,208.72/41,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,922.20

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