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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,710.22, 58,934.61 and 23,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,710.22, 58,934.61 and 23,848.14 is: 32,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,710.22 : 58,934.61 = 23,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,710.22/58,934.61 = 23,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,710.22x = 58,934.61 × 23,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,710.22x = 1,405,480,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,480,830.13/42,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,907.37

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