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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,832.61, 59,108.09 and 23,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,832.61, 59,108.09 and 23,711.28 is: 32,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,832.61 : 59,108.09 = 23,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,832.61/59,108.09 = 23,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,832.61x = 59,108.09 × 23,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,832.61x = 1,401,528,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,528,353.70/42,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,721.06

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