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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,207.25, 58,247.84 and 23,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,207.25, 58,247.84 and 23,344.39 is: 32,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,207.25 : 58,247.84 = 23,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,207.25/58,247.84 = 23,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,207.25x = 58,247.84 × 23,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,207.25x = 1,359,760,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,760,176.90/42,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,216.27

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