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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,213.72, 58,253.94 and 23,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,213.72, 58,253.94 and 23,350.44 is: 32,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,213.72 : 58,253.94 = 23,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,213.72/58,253.94 = 23,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,213.72x = 58,253.94 × 23,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,213.72x = 1,360,255,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,255,130.73/42,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,223.06

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