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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,285.38, 56,975.16 and 23,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,285.38, 56,975.16 and 23,380 is: 32,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,285.38 : 56,975.16 = 23,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,285.38/56,975.16 = 23,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,285.38x = 56,975.16 × 23,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,285.38x = 1,332,079,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,079,240.80/41,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,265.16

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