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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,767.56, 59,017.94 and 23,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,767.56, 59,017.94 and 23,904.64 is: 32,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,767.56 : 59,017.94 = 23,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,767.56/59,017.94 = 23,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,767.56x = 59,017.94 × 23,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,767.56x = 1,410,802,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,802,609.24/42,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.68

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