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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,219.88, 58,263.46 and 23,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,219.88, 58,263.46 and 23,359.84 is: 32,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,219.88 : 58,263.46 = 23,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,219.88/58,263.46 = 23,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,219.88x = 58,263.46 × 23,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,219.88x = 1,361,025,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,025,103.45/42,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,236.59

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