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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,930.21, 59,240.74 and 23,808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,930.21, 59,240.74 and 23,808.19 is: 32,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,930.21 : 59,240.74 = 23,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,930.21/59,240.74 = 23,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,930.21x = 59,240.74 × 23,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,930.21x = 1,410,414,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,414,892.02/42,930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,853.67

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