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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.70, 58,256.75 and 23,094.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.70, 58,256.75 and 23,094.07 is: 31,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.70 : 58,256.75 = 23,094.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.70/58,256.75 = 23,094.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.70x = 58,256.75 × 23,094.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.70x = 1,345,385,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,385,462.47/42,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,870.07

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