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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,509.84, 57,285.30 and 23,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,509.84, 57,285.30 and 23,608 is: 32,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,509.84 : 57,285.30 = 23,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,509.84/57,285.30 = 23,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,509.84x = 57,285.30 × 23,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,509.84x = 1,352,391,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,391,362.40/41,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,580.02

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