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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,358, 61,958.34 and 23,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,358, 61,958.34 and 23,601 is: 35,356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,358 : 61,958.34 = 23,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,358/61,958.34 = 23,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,358x = 61,958.34 × 23,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,358x = 1,462,278,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,278,782.34/41,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,356.61

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