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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,729.97, 58,967.04 and 23,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,729.97, 58,967.04 and 23,611 is: 32,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,729.97 : 58,967.04 = 23,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,729.97/58,967.04 = 23,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,729.97x = 58,967.04 × 23,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,729.97x = 1,392,270,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,270,781.44/42,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,583.00

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