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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,545.98, 58,712.97 and 23,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,545.98, 58,712.97 and 23,425.37 is: 32,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,545.98 : 58,712.97 = 23,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,545.98/58,712.97 = 23,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,545.98x = 58,712.97 × 23,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,545.98x = 1,375,372,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,372,752.48/42,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,326.74

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