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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,673.31, 58,889.13 and 23,810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,673.31, 58,889.13 and 23,810.44 is: 32,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,673.31 : 58,889.13 = 23,810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,673.31/58,889.13 = 23,810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,673.31x = 58,889.13 × 23,810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,673.31x = 1,402,175,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,175,802.07/42,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.38

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