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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,932.79, 59,250.69 and 23,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,932.79, 59,250.69 and 23,814.45 is: 32,865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,932.79 : 59,250.69 = 23,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,932.79/59,250.69 = 23,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,932.79x = 59,250.69 × 23,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,932.79x = 1,411,022,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,022,594.47/42,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,865.85

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