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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,356, 61,955.32 and 23,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,356, 61,955.32 and 23,599 is: 35,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,356 : 61,955.32 = 23,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,356/61,955.32 = 23,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,356x = 61,955.32 × 23,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,356x = 1,462,083,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,083,596.68/41,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,353.60

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