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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,230.40, 58,279.36 and 23,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,230.40, 58,279.36 and 23,369.28 is: 32,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,230.40 : 58,279.36 = 23,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,230.40/58,279.36 = 23,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,230.40x = 58,279.36 × 23,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,230.40x = 1,361,946,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,946,682.06/42,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,250.39

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