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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.23, 58,884.67 and 23,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.23, 58,884.67 and 23,289.15 is: 32,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.23 : 58,884.67 = 23,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.23/58,884.67 = 23,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.23x = 58,884.67 × 23,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.23x = 1,371,373,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,373,912.33/42,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,138.89

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