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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,676.54, 58,893.69 and 23,813.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,676.54, 58,893.69 and 23,813.26 is: 32,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,676.54 : 58,893.69 = 23,813.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,676.54/58,893.69 = 23,813.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,676.54x = 58,893.69 × 23,813.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,676.54x = 1,402,450,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,450,752.33/42,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,862.33

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