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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.09, 58,884.72 and 23,807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.09, 58,884.72 and 23,807.21 is: 32,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.09 : 58,884.72 = 23,807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.09/58,884.72 = 23,807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.09x = 58,884.72 × 23,807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.09x = 1,401,880,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,880,894.83/42,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,853.95

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