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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,441.91, 58,573.47 and 23,580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,441.91, 58,573.47 and 23,580.25 is: 32,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,441.91 : 58,573.47 = 23,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,441.91/58,573.47 = 23,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,441.91x = 58,573.47 × 23,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,441.91x = 1,381,177,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,177,065.97/42,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,542.76

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