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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.24, 56,970.12 and 23,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.24, 56,970.12 and 23,377 is: 32,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.24 : 56,970.12 = 23,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.24/56,970.12 = 23,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.24x = 56,970.12 × 23,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.24x = 1,331,790,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,790,495.24/41,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,261.40

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