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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220, 58,258.56 and 23,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220, 58,258.56 and 23,354.56 is: 32,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220 : 58,258.56 = 23,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220/58,258.56 = 23,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220x = 58,258.56 × 23,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220x = 1,360,603,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,603,035.03/42,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,226.50

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