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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,764.38, 59,016.66 and 23,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,764.38, 59,016.66 and 23,901.50 is: 32,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,764.38 : 59,016.66 = 23,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,764.38/59,016.66 = 23,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,764.38x = 59,016.66 × 23,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,764.38x = 1,410,586,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,586,698.99/42,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.08

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