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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,069.88, 58,055.50 and 23,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,069.88, 58,055.50 and 23,207 is: 32,025.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,069.88 : 58,055.50 = 23,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,069.88/58,055.50 = 23,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,069.88x = 58,055.50 × 23,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,069.88x = 1,347,293,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,293,988.50/42,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,025.14

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