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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,731.28, 58,970.34 and 23,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,731.28, 58,970.34 and 23,869.62 is: 32,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,731.28 : 58,970.34 = 23,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,731.28/58,970.34 = 23,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,731.28x = 58,970.34 × 23,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,731.28x = 1,407,599,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,599,607.07/42,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,940.73

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