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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.11, 58,882.62 and 23,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.11, 58,882.62 and 23,803.59 is: 32,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.11 : 58,882.62 = 23,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.11/58,882.62 = 23,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.11x = 58,882.62 × 23,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.11x = 1,401,617,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,617,744.61/42,670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,847.76

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