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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,637.88, 58,842.09 and 23,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,637.88, 58,842.09 and 23,775 is: 32,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,637.88 : 58,842.09 = 23,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,637.88/58,842.09 = 23,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,637.88x = 58,842.09 × 23,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,637.88x = 1,398,970,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,970,689.75/42,637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,810.52

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