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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,961.63, 59,286.91 and 23,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,961.63, 59,286.91 and 23,844.28 is: 32,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,961.63 : 59,286.91 = 23,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,961.63/59,286.91 = 23,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,961.63x = 59,286.91 × 23,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,961.63x = 1,413,653,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,653,563.15/42,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.03

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