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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,695.69, 58,920.21 and 23,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,695.69, 58,920.21 and 23,575.14 is: 32,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,695.69 : 58,920.21 = 23,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,695.69/58,920.21 = 23,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,695.69x = 58,920.21 × 23,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,695.69x = 1,389,052,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,052,199.58/42,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,533.78

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