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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,721.93, 58,955.04 and 23,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,721.93, 58,955.04 and 23,601.40 is: 32,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,721.93 : 58,955.04 = 23,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,721.93/58,955.04 = 23,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,721.93x = 58,955.04 × 23,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,721.93x = 1,391,421,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,421,481.06/42,721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,569.26

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