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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.88, 58,267.92 and 23,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.88, 58,267.92 and 23,360.88 is: 32,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.88 : 58,267.92 = 23,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.88/58,267.92 = 23,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.88x = 58,267.92 × 23,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.88x = 1,361,189,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,189,886.97/42,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,236.68

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