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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,423.96, 58,544.22 and 23,560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,423.96, 58,544.22 and 23,560.44 is: 32,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,423.96 : 58,544.22 = 23,560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,423.96/58,544.22 = 23,560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,423.96x = 58,544.22 × 23,560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,423.96x = 1,379,327,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,327,582.66/42,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,512.94

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