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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.97, 59,310.39 and 23,857.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.97, 59,310.39 and 23,857.54 is: 32,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.97 : 59,310.39 = 23,857.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.97/59,310.39 = 23,857.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.97x = 59,310.39 × 23,857.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.97x = 1,415,000,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,000,001.84/42,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,925.38

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