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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,219.28, 58,260.36 and 23,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,219.28, 58,260.36 and 23,356 is: 32,230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,219.28 : 58,260.36 = 23,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,219.28/58,260.36 = 23,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,219.28x = 58,260.36 × 23,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,219.28x = 1,360,728,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,728,968.16/42,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,230.04

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