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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,430.82, 58,556.34 and 23,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,430.82, 58,556.34 and 23,567.94 is: 32,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,430.82 : 58,556.34 = 23,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,430.82/58,556.34 = 23,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,430.82x = 58,556.34 × 23,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,430.82x = 1,380,052,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,052,307.74/42,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,524.76

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