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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,484.76, 57,247.74 and 23,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,484.76, 57,247.74 and 23,581.72 is: 32,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,484.76 : 57,247.74 = 23,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,484.76/57,247.74 = 23,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,484.76x = 57,247.74 × 23,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,484.76x = 1,350,000,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,000,175.31/41,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,542.08

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