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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,652.31, 58,860.20 and 23,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,652.31, 58,860.20 and 23,789.44 is: 32,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,652.31 : 58,860.20 = 23,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,652.31/58,860.20 = 23,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,652.31x = 58,860.20 × 23,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,652.31x = 1,400,250,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,250,930.19/42,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,829.43

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