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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.80, 58,881.60 and 23,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.80, 58,881.60 and 23,803.20 is: 32,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.80 : 58,881.60 = 23,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.80/58,881.60 = 23,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.80x = 58,881.60 × 23,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.80x = 1,401,570,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,570,501.12/42,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,846.13

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