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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,210.78, 58,250.18 and 23,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,210.78, 58,250.18 and 23,347.91 is: 32,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,210.78 : 58,250.18 = 23,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,210.78/58,250.18 = 23,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,210.78x = 58,250.18 × 23,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,210.78x = 1,360,019,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,019,552.13/42,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,219.72

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