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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,541.68, 58,710.96 and 23,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,541.68, 58,710.96 and 23,680.20 is: 32,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,541.68 : 58,710.96 = 23,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,541.68/58,710.96 = 23,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,541.68x = 58,710.96 × 23,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,541.68x = 1,390,287,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,287,274.99/42,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.59

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