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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,553, 57,348 and 23,653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,553, 57,348 and 23,653.62 is: 32,644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,553 : 57,348 = 23,653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,553/57,348 = 23,653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,553x = 57,348 × 23,653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,553x = 1,356,487,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,487,799.76/41,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,644.76

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