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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.76, 58,269.27 and 23,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.76, 58,269.27 and 23,104.46 is: 31,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.76 : 58,269.27 = 23,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.76/58,269.27 = 23,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.76x = 58,269.27 × 23,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.76x = 1,346,279,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,279,756.75/42,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.66

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