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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,611.74, 57,421.25 and 23,703.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,611.74, 57,421.25 and 23,703.45 is: 32,709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,611.74 : 57,421.25 = 23,703.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,611.74/57,421.25 = 23,703.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,611.74x = 57,421.25 × 23,703.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,611.74x = 1,361,081,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,081,609.80/41,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,709.08

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