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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,936.62, 59,255.58 and 23,822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,936.62, 59,255.58 and 23,822.66 is: 32,876.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,936.62 : 59,255.58 = 23,822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,936.62/59,255.58 = 23,822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,936.62x = 59,255.58 × 23,822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,936.62x = 1,411,625,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,625,535.44/42,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,876.96

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