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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,222.68, 58,266.96 and 23,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,222.68, 58,266.96 and 23,360.84 is: 32,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,222.68 : 58,266.96 = 23,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,222.68/58,266.96 = 23,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,222.68x = 58,266.96 × 23,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,222.68x = 1,361,165,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,165,129.85/42,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,237.77

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