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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.62, 58,244.47 and 23,085.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.62, 58,244.47 and 23,085.97 is: 31,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.62 : 58,244.47 = 23,085.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.62/58,244.47 = 23,085.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.62x = 58,244.47 × 23,085.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.62x = 1,344,630,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,630,087.09/42,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,858.27

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