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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.76, 59,307.07 and 23,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.76, 59,307.07 and 23,855.91 is: 32,921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.76 : 59,307.07 = 23,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.76/59,307.07 = 23,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.76x = 59,307.07 × 23,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.76x = 1,414,824,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,824,005.00/42,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,921.44

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