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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.13, 58,251.35 and 23,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.13, 58,251.35 and 23,348.25 is: 32,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.13 : 58,251.35 = 23,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.13/58,251.35 = 23,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.13x = 58,251.35 × 23,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.13x = 1,360,067,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,067,141.01/42,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,220.59

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