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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220.57, 58,261.76 and 23,357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220.57, 58,261.76 and 23,357.69 is: 32,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220.57 : 58,261.76 = 23,357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220.57/58,261.76 = 23,357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220.57x = 58,261.76 × 23,357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220.57x = 1,360,860,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,860,245.39/42,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,232.16

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