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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,673.91, 58,889.95 and 23,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,673.91, 58,889.95 and 23,811.04 is: 32,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,673.91 : 58,889.95 = 23,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,673.91/58,889.95 = 23,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,673.91x = 58,889.95 × 23,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,673.91x = 1,402,230,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,230,660.60/42,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,859.20

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