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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,212.76, 58,252.89 and 23,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,212.76, 58,252.89 and 23,349.87 is: 32,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,212.76 : 58,252.89 = 23,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,212.76/58,252.89 = 23,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,212.76x = 58,252.89 × 23,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,212.76x = 1,360,197,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,197,408.62/42,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,222.42

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