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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,669.12, 58,885.68 and 23,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,669.12, 58,885.68 and 23,806.08 is: 32,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,669.12 : 58,885.68 = 23,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,669.12/58,885.68 = 23,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,669.12x = 58,885.68 × 23,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,669.12x = 1,401,837,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,837,208.93/42,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,853.67

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