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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,295.34, 56,985.66 and 23,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,295.34, 56,985.66 and 23,147.62 is: 31,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,295.34 : 56,985.66 = 23,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,295.34/56,985.66 = 23,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,295.34x = 56,985.66 × 23,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,295.34x = 1,319,082,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,082,403.13/41,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,942.65

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