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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.94, 58,247.10 and 23,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.94, 58,247.10 and 23,344.20 is: 32,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.94 : 58,247.10 = 23,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.94/58,247.10 = 23,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.94x = 58,247.10 × 23,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.94x = 1,359,731,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,731,951.82/42,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,215.84

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