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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,444.96, 58,573.44 and 23,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,444.96, 58,573.44 and 23,581.60 is: 32,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,444.96 : 58,573.44 = 23,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,444.96/58,573.44 = 23,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,444.96x = 58,573.44 × 23,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,444.96x = 1,381,255,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,255,432.70/42,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,542.27

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