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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,200.06, 58,233.94 and 23,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,200.06, 58,233.94 and 23,333.54 is: 32,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,200.06 : 58,233.94 = 23,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,200.06/58,233.94 = 23,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,200.06x = 58,233.94 × 23,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,200.06x = 1,358,803,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,803,618.84/42,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,199.10

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