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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,660.78, 58,871.70 and 23,797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,660.78, 58,871.70 and 23,797.88 is: 32,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,660.78 : 58,871.70 = 23,797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,660.78/58,871.70 = 23,797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,660.78x = 58,871.70 × 23,797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,660.78x = 1,401,021,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,021,652.00/42,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,840.98

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