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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,010.59, 57,975.69 and 23,147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,010.59, 57,975.69 and 23,147.73 is: 31,944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,010.59 : 57,975.69 = 23,147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,010.59/57,975.69 = 23,147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,010.59x = 57,975.69 × 23,147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,010.59x = 1,342,005,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,005,618.68/42,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,944.46

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