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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,989.51, 59,326.11 and 23,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,989.51, 59,326.11 and 23,610 is: 32,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,989.51 : 59,326.11 = 23,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,989.51/59,326.11 = 23,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,989.51x = 59,326.11 × 23,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,989.51x = 1,400,689,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,689,457.10/42,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,582.12

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