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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,673.56, 58,889.48 and 23,810.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,673.56, 58,889.48 and 23,810.69 is: 32,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,673.56 : 58,889.48 = 23,810.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,673.56/58,889.48 = 23,810.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,673.56x = 58,889.48 × 23,810.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,673.56x = 1,402,199,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,199,152.54/42,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,858.73

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