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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.67, 58,668.02 and 23,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.67, 58,668.02 and 23,394.65 is: 32,284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.67 : 58,668.02 = 23,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.67/58,668.02 = 23,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.67x = 58,668.02 × 23,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.67x = 1,372,517,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,517,702.31/42,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,284.91

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