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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,490.78, 58,637.33 and 23,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,490.78, 58,637.33 and 23,627.50 is: 32,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,490.78 : 58,637.33 = 23,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,490.78/58,637.33 = 23,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,490.78x = 58,637.33 × 23,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,490.78x = 1,385,453,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,453,514.58/42,490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,605.98

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