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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,508.89, 57,282 and 23,603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,508.89, 57,282 and 23,603.90 is: 32,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,508.89 : 57,282 = 23,603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,508.89/57,282 = 23,603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,508.89x = 57,282 × 23,603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,508.89x = 1,352,078,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,078,599.80/41,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,573.23

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