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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,710.49, 58,940.26 and 23,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,710.49, 58,940.26 and 23,847.62 is: 32,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,710.49 : 58,940.26 = 23,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,710.49/58,940.26 = 23,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,710.49x = 58,940.26 × 23,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,710.49x = 1,405,584,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,584,568.86/42,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,909.59

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