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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.67, 58,269.96 and 23,361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.67, 58,269.96 and 23,361.75 is: 32,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.67 : 58,269.96 = 23,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.67/58,269.96 = 23,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.67x = 58,269.96 × 23,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.67x = 1,361,288,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,288,238.03/42,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,239.17

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