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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,768.91, 57,635.79 and 23,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,768.91, 57,635.79 and 23,865.08 is: 32,930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,768.91 : 57,635.79 = 23,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,768.91/57,635.79 = 23,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,768.91x = 57,635.79 × 23,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,768.91x = 1,375,482,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,482,331.71/41,768.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,930.77

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