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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.40, 56,991.12 and 23,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.40, 56,991.12 and 23,391.96 is: 32,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.40 : 56,991.12 = 23,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.40/56,991.12 = 23,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.40x = 56,991.12 × 23,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.40x = 1,333,133,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,133,999.40/41,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,281.31

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