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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,676.55, 58,893.68 and 23,813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,676.55, 58,893.68 and 23,813.67 is: 32,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,676.55 : 58,893.68 = 23,813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,676.55/58,893.68 = 23,813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,676.55x = 58,893.68 × 23,813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,676.55x = 1,402,474,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,474,660.61/42,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,862.89

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