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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,667.63, 58,879.17 and 23,801.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,667.63, 58,879.17 and 23,801.11 is: 32,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,667.63 : 58,879.17 = 23,801.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,667.63/58,879.17 = 23,801.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,667.63x = 58,879.17 × 23,801.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,667.63x = 1,401,389,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,389,307.48/42,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,844.32

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