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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,991.85, 59,328.87 and 23,871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,991.85, 59,328.87 and 23,871.66 is: 32,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,991.85 : 59,328.87 = 23,871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,991.85/59,328.87 = 23,871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,991.85x = 59,328.87 × 23,871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,991.85x = 1,416,278,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,278,196.82/42,991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.95

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