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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,767.98, 59,018.77 and 23,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,767.98, 59,018.77 and 23,647.25 is: 32,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,767.98 : 59,018.77 = 23,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,767.98/59,018.77 = 23,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,767.98x = 59,018.77 × 23,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,767.98x = 1,395,631,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,631,608.88/42,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,632.63

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