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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.33, 57,286.72 and 23,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.33, 57,286.72 and 23,607.33 is: 32,577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.33 : 57,286.72 = 23,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.33/57,286.72 = 23,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.33x = 57,286.72 × 23,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.33x = 1,352,386,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,386,444.64/41,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,577.95

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