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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.59, 57,031.45 and 23,178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.59, 57,031.45 and 23,178.31 is: 31,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.59 : 57,031.45 = 23,178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.59/57,031.45 = 23,178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.59x = 57,031.45 × 23,178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.59x = 1,321,892,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,892,590.84/41,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,985.72

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