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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.48, 61,579.98 and 23,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.48, 61,579.98 and 23,589 is: 35,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.48 : 61,579.98 = 23,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.48/61,579.98 = 23,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.48x = 61,579.98 × 23,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.48x = 1,452,610,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,610,148.22/41,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,304.25

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