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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,752.06, 58,997.66 and 23,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,752.06, 58,997.66 and 23,889.18 is: 32,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,752.06 : 58,997.66 = 23,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,752.06/58,997.66 = 23,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,752.06x = 58,997.66 × 23,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,752.06x = 1,409,405,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,405,599.87/42,752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,966.97

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