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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,996.65, 59,333.38 and 23,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,996.65, 59,333.38 and 23,877.63 is: 32,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,996.65 : 59,333.38 = 23,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,996.65/59,333.38 = 23,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,996.65x = 59,333.38 × 23,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,996.65x = 1,416,740,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,740,494.29/42,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,950.02

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