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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,863.46, 59,146.25 and 23,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,863.46, 59,146.25 and 23,997.54 is: 33,113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,863.46 : 59,146.25 = 23,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,863.46/59,146.25 = 23,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,863.46x = 59,146.25 × 23,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,863.46x = 1,419,364,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,364,500.23/42,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,113.62

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