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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,486.76, 58,633.86 and 23,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,486.76, 58,633.86 and 23,623.48 is: 32,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,486.76 : 58,633.86 = 23,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,486.76/58,633.86 = 23,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,486.76x = 58,633.86 × 23,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,486.76x = 1,385,135,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,135,819.03/42,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,601.59

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