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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.44, 56,982.80 and 23,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.44, 56,982.80 and 23,386 is: 32,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.44 : 56,982.80 = 23,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.44/56,982.80 = 23,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.44x = 56,982.80 × 23,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.44x = 1,332,599,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,599,760.80/41,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,273.03

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