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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,223.41, 58,268.36 and 23,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,223.41, 58,268.36 and 23,104.98 is: 31,884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,223.41 : 58,268.36 = 23,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,223.41/58,268.36 = 23,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,223.41x = 58,268.36 × 23,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,223.41x = 1,346,289,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,289,350.20/42,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.90

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