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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,535.33, 58,700.69 and 23,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,535.33, 58,700.69 and 23,673.67 is: 32,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,535.33 : 58,700.69 = 23,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,535.33/58,700.69 = 23,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,535.33x = 58,700.69 × 23,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,535.33x = 1,389,660,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,660,763.83/42,535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,670.74

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