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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220.68, 58,264.20 and 23,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220.68, 58,264.20 and 23,358.84 is: 32,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220.68 : 58,264.20 = 23,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220.68/58,264.20 = 23,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220.68x = 58,264.20 × 23,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220.68x = 1,360,984,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,984,125.53/42,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,235.01

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