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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,079.31, 58,072.92 and 23,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,079.31, 58,072.92 and 23,935.72 is: 33,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,079.31 : 58,072.92 = 23,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,079.31/58,072.92 = 23,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,079.31x = 58,072.92 × 23,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,079.31x = 1,390,017,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,017,152.70/42,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.27

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