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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,228.08, 58,275.96 and 23,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,228.08, 58,275.96 and 23,366.96 is: 32,247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,228.08 : 58,275.96 = 23,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,228.08/58,275.96 = 23,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,228.08x = 58,275.96 × 23,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,228.08x = 1,361,732,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,732,026.28/42,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,247.07

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