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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,421.96, 58,541.46 and 23,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,421.96, 58,541.46 and 23,558.44 is: 32,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,421.96 : 58,541.46 = 23,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,421.96/58,541.46 = 23,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,421.96x = 58,541.46 × 23,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,421.96x = 1,379,145,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,145,472.92/42,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,510.18

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