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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,223.17, 58,267.89 and 23,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,223.17, 58,267.89 and 23,360.25 is: 32,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,223.17 : 58,267.89 = 23,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,223.17/58,267.89 = 23,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,223.17x = 58,267.89 × 23,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,223.17x = 1,361,152,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,152,477.37/42,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,237.10

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