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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,333.63, 57,044.86 and 23,426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,333.63, 57,044.86 and 23,426.71 is: 32,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,333.63 : 57,044.86 = 23,426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,333.63/57,044.86 = 23,426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,333.63x = 57,044.86 × 23,426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,333.63x = 1,336,373,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,373,392.21/41,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,331.38

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