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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,368.78, 61,985.13 and 23,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,368.78, 61,985.13 and 23,853.34 is: 35,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,368.78 : 61,985.13 = 23,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,368.78/61,985.13 = 23,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,368.78x = 61,985.13 × 23,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,368.78x = 1,478,552,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,552,380.83/41,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,740.78

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