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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,644.59, 62,366.77 and 23,821.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,644.59, 62,366.77 and 23,821.21 is: 35,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,644.59 : 62,366.77 = 23,821.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,644.59/62,366.77 = 23,821.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,644.59x = 62,366.77 × 23,821.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,644.59x = 1,485,651,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,651,925.19/41,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,674.55

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