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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,295.59, 56,991.72 and 23,391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,295.59, 56,991.72 and 23,391.35 is: 32,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,295.59 : 56,991.72 = 23,391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,295.59/56,991.72 = 23,391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,295.59x = 56,991.72 × 23,391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,295.59x = 1,333,113,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,113,269.62/41,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,282.22

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