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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.70, 58,254.48 and 23,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.70, 58,254.48 and 23,350.58 is: 32,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.70 : 58,254.48 = 23,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.70/58,254.48 = 23,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.70x = 58,254.48 × 23,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.70x = 1,360,275,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,275,895.60/42,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,222.80

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