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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,212.52, 58,251.24 and 23,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,212.52, 58,251.24 and 23,349.24 is: 32,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,212.52 : 58,251.24 = 23,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,212.52/58,251.24 = 23,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,212.52x = 58,251.24 × 23,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,212.52x = 1,360,122,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,122,183.06/42,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,220.82

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