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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,212.26, 58,252.20 and 23,349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,212.26, 58,252.20 and 23,349.37 is: 32,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,212.26 : 58,252.20 = 23,349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,212.26/58,252.20 = 23,349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,212.26x = 58,252.20 × 23,349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,212.26x = 1,360,152,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,152,171.11/42,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.73

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