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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,581.78, 57,389.86 and 23,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,581.78, 57,389.86 and 23,674.30 is: 32,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,581.78 : 57,389.86 = 23,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,581.78/57,389.86 = 23,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,581.78x = 57,389.86 × 23,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,581.78x = 1,358,664,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,664,762.60/41,581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,674.52

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