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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,614.54, 57,433.38 and 23,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,614.54, 57,433.38 and 23,716 is: 32,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,614.54 : 57,433.38 = 23,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,614.54/57,433.38 = 23,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,614.54x = 57,433.38 × 23,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,614.54x = 1,362,090,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,090,040.08/41,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,731.11

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