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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,613.74, 58,808.97 and 23,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,613.74, 58,808.97 and 23,751 is: 32,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,613.74 : 58,808.97 = 23,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,613.74/58,808.97 = 23,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,613.74x = 58,808.97 × 23,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,613.74x = 1,396,771,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,771,846.47/42,613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,777.50

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