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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,296.34, 56,993.50 and 23,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,296.34, 56,993.50 and 23,148.80 is: 31,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,296.34 : 56,993.50 = 23,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,296.34/56,993.50 = 23,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,296.34x = 56,993.50 × 23,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,296.34x = 1,319,331,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,331,132.80/41,296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.89

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