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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,293.44, 56,985.64 and 23,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,293.44, 56,985.64 and 23,388 is: 32,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,293.44 : 56,985.64 = 23,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,293.44/56,985.64 = 23,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,293.44x = 56,985.64 × 23,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,293.44x = 1,332,780,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,780,148.32/41,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,275.83

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