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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,221.38, 58,263.09 and 23,357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,221.38, 58,263.09 and 23,357.38 is: 32,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,221.38 : 58,263.09 = 23,357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,221.38/58,263.09 = 23,357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,221.38x = 58,263.09 × 23,357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,221.38x = 1,360,873,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,873,133.10/42,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,231.85

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