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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,296.59, 56,993.10 and 23,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,296.59, 56,993.10 and 23,392.35 is: 32,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,296.59 : 56,993.10 = 23,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,296.59/56,993.10 = 23,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,296.59x = 56,993.10 × 23,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,296.59x = 1,333,202,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,202,542.79/41,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.60

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