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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,068.24, 58,054.08 and 23,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,068.24, 58,054.08 and 23,205.44 is: 32,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,068.24 : 58,054.08 = 23,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,068.24/58,054.08 = 23,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,068.24x = 58,054.08 × 23,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,068.24x = 1,347,170,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,170,470.20/42,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.46

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