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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,706.92, 58,934.61 and 23,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,706.92, 58,934.61 and 23,585.52 is: 32,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,706.92 : 58,934.61 = 23,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,706.92/58,934.61 = 23,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,706.92x = 58,934.61 × 23,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,706.92x = 1,390,003,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,003,422.85/42,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,547.50

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