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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,955.26, 59,278.77 and 23,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,955.26, 59,278.77 and 23,835.39 is: 32,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,955.26 : 59,278.77 = 23,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,955.26/59,278.77 = 23,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,955.26x = 59,278.77 × 23,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,955.26x = 1,412,932,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,932,601.67/42,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,893.12

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