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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,296.59, 56,987.39 and 23,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,296.59, 56,987.39 and 23,148.87 is: 31,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,296.59 : 56,987.39 = 23,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,296.59/56,987.39 = 23,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,296.59x = 56,987.39 × 23,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,296.59x = 1,319,193,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,193,567.00/41,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,944.37

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