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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,748, 58,991.14 and 23,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,748, 58,991.14 and 23,885.28 is: 32,961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,748 : 58,991.14 = 23,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,748/58,991.14 = 23,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,748x = 58,991.14 × 23,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,748x = 1,409,019,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,019,896.42/42,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,961.07

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