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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.76, 58,885.46 and 23,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.76, 58,885.46 and 23,807.88 is: 32,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.76 : 58,885.46 = 23,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.76/58,885.46 = 23,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.76x = 58,885.46 × 23,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.76x = 1,401,937,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,937,965.42/42,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,854.77

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