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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,222.70, 58,265.52 and 23,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,222.70, 58,265.52 and 23,358.58 is: 32,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,222.70 : 58,265.52 = 23,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,222.70/58,265.52 = 23,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,222.70x = 58,265.52 × 23,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,222.70x = 1,360,999,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,999,810.16/42,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,233.84

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