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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,767.16, 59,018.88 and 23,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,767.16, 59,018.88 and 23,903.88 is: 32,987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,767.16 : 59,018.88 = 23,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,767.16/59,018.88 = 23,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,767.16x = 59,018.88 × 23,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,767.16x = 1,410,780,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,780,225.25/42,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.47

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