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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,336.72, 57,048.18 and 23,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,336.72, 57,048.18 and 23,435 is: 32,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,336.72 : 57,048.18 = 23,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,336.72/57,048.18 = 23,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,336.72x = 57,048.18 × 23,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,336.72x = 1,336,924,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,924,098.30/41,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,342.29

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