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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,985.76, 59,317.68 and 23,864.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,985.76, 59,317.68 and 23,864.42 is: 32,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,985.76 : 59,317.68 = 23,864.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,985.76/59,317.68 = 23,864.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,985.76x = 59,317.68 × 23,864.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,985.76x = 1,415,581,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,581,732.36/42,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,931.41

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