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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.14, 56,977.02 and 23,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.14, 56,977.02 and 23,382.09 is: 32,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.14 : 56,977.02 = 23,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.14/56,977.02 = 23,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.14x = 56,977.02 × 23,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.14x = 1,332,241,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,241,809.57/41,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,267.72

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