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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.38, 56,969.64 and 23,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.38, 56,969.64 and 23,376 is: 32,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.38 : 56,969.64 = 23,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.38/56,969.64 = 23,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.38x = 56,969.64 × 23,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.38x = 1,331,722,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,722,304.64/41,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,259.64

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