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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,698.13, 58,923.36 and 23,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,698.13, 58,923.36 and 23,835.26 is: 32,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,698.13 : 58,923.36 = 23,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,698.13/58,923.36 = 23,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,698.13x = 58,923.36 × 23,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,698.13x = 1,404,453,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,453,311.06/42,698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,892.62

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