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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,541.52, 58,708.40 and 23,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,541.52, 58,708.40 and 23,421.84 is: 32,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,541.52 : 58,708.40 = 23,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,541.52/58,708.40 = 23,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,541.52x = 58,708.40 × 23,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,541.52x = 1,375,058,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,058,751.46/42,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,322.75

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