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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,676.34, 58,893.35 and 23,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,676.34, 58,893.35 and 23,813.46 is: 32,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,676.34 : 58,893.35 = 23,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,676.34/58,893.35 = 23,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,676.34x = 58,893.35 × 23,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,676.34x = 1,402,454,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,454,315.42/42,676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,862.58

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