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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,664.28, 58,876.62 and 23,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,664.28, 58,876.62 and 23,800.28 is: 32,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,664.28 : 58,876.62 = 23,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,664.28/58,876.62 = 23,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,664.28x = 58,876.62 × 23,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,664.28x = 1,401,280,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,280,041.45/42,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,844.34

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