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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.88, 57,281.99 and 23,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.88, 57,281.99 and 23,605.90 is: 32,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.88 : 57,281.99 = 23,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.88/57,281.99 = 23,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.88x = 57,281.99 × 23,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.88x = 1,352,192,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,192,666.51/41,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,572.85

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