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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,007, 61,536.44 and 23,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,007, 61,536.44 and 23,511 is: 35,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,007 : 61,536.44 = 23,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,007/61,536.44 = 23,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,007x = 61,536.44 × 23,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,007x = 1,446,783,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,783,240.84/41,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,281.37

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