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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,210.48, 58,250.70 and 23,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,210.48, 58,250.70 and 23,348.28 is: 32,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,210.48 : 58,250.70 = 23,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,210.48/58,250.70 = 23,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,210.48x = 58,250.70 × 23,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,210.48x = 1,360,053,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,053,653.80/42,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,220.76

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