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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.55, 58,668.72 and 23,394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.55, 58,668.72 and 23,394.51 is: 32,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.55 : 58,668.72 = 23,394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.55/58,668.72 = 23,394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.55x = 58,668.72 × 23,394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.55x = 1,372,525,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,525,956.73/42,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,285.19

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