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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.44, 58,669.50 and 23,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.44, 58,669.50 and 23,649.16 is: 32,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.44 : 58,669.50 = 23,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.44/58,669.50 = 23,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.44x = 58,669.50 × 23,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.44x = 1,387,484,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,484,392.62/42,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,637.14

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