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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,232.63, 61,848.96 and 23,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,232.63, 61,848.96 and 23,691.27 is: 35,536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,232.63 : 61,848.96 = 23,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,232.63/61,848.96 = 23,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,232.63x = 61,848.96 × 23,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,232.63x = 1,465,280,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,280,410.58/41,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,536.91

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