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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,222.52, 58,267.92 and 23,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,222.52, 58,267.92 and 23,360.32 is: 32,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,222.52 : 58,267.92 = 23,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,222.52/58,267.92 = 23,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,222.52x = 58,267.92 × 23,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,222.52x = 1,361,157,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,157,256.93/42,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,237.71

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