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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,571.59, 58,750.62 and 23,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,571.59, 58,750.62 and 23,708.72 is: 32,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,571.59 : 58,750.62 = 23,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,571.59/58,750.62 = 23,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,571.59x = 58,750.62 × 23,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,571.59x = 1,392,901,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,901,970.42/42,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,719.05

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