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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,664, 58,876.32 and 23,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,664, 58,876.32 and 23,801.12 is: 32,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,664 : 58,876.32 = 23,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,664/58,876.32 = 23,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,664x = 58,876.32 × 23,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,664x = 1,401,322,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,322,357.48/42,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,845.55

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