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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,338.80, 57,049.20 and 23,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,338.80, 57,049.20 and 23,436 is: 32,342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,338.80 : 57,049.20 = 23,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,338.80/57,049.20 = 23,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,338.80x = 57,049.20 × 23,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,338.80x = 1,337,005,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,005,051.20/41,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,342.62

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