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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,486.84, 58,633.02 and 23,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,486.84, 58,633.02 and 23,625.24 is: 32,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,486.84 : 58,633.02 = 23,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,486.84/58,633.02 = 23,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,486.84x = 58,633.02 × 23,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,486.84x = 1,385,219,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,219,169.42/42,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,603.49

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