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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,484.24, 57,249.72 and 23,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,484.24, 57,249.72 and 23,580 is: 32,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,484.24 : 57,249.72 = 23,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,484.24/57,249.72 = 23,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,484.24x = 57,249.72 × 23,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,484.24x = 1,349,948,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,948,397.60/41,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,541.23

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