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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,673.44, 58,889.76 and 23,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,673.44, 58,889.76 and 23,814.72 is: 32,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,673.44 : 58,889.76 = 23,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,673.44/58,889.76 = 23,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,673.44x = 58,889.76 × 23,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,673.44x = 1,402,443,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,443,145.27/42,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,864.54

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