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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.28, 58,666.92 and 23,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.28, 58,666.92 and 23,649 is: 32,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.28 : 58,666.92 = 23,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.28/58,666.92 = 23,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.28x = 58,666.92 × 23,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.28x = 1,387,413,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,413,991.08/42,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,635.61

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