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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,288.38, 56,979.30 and 23,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,288.38, 56,979.30 and 23,383 is: 32,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,288.38 : 56,979.30 = 23,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,288.38/56,979.30 = 23,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,288.38x = 56,979.30 × 23,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,288.38x = 1,332,346,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,346,971.90/41,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,269.30

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