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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,222.06, 58,266.01 and 23,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,222.06, 58,266.01 and 23,359.32 is: 32,235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,222.06 : 58,266.01 = 23,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,222.06/58,266.01 = 23,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,222.06x = 58,266.01 × 23,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,222.06x = 1,361,054,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,054,314.31/42,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,235.62

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