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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,546.15, 58,711.32 and 23,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,546.15, 58,711.32 and 23,425.14 is: 32,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,546.15 : 58,711.32 = 23,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,546.15/58,711.32 = 23,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,546.15x = 58,711.32 × 23,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,546.15x = 1,375,320,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,320,890.58/42,546.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,325.39

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