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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,215.44, 58,256.92 and 23,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,215.44, 58,256.92 and 23,352.16 is: 32,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,215.44 : 58,256.92 = 23,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,215.44/58,256.92 = 23,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,215.44x = 58,256.92 × 23,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,215.44x = 1,360,424,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,424,916.95/42,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,225.77

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