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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,230.52, 58,277.88 and 23,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,230.52, 58,277.88 and 23,367.24 is: 32,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,230.52 : 58,277.88 = 23,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,230.52/58,277.88 = 23,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,230.52x = 58,277.88 × 23,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,230.52x = 1,361,793,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,793,208.65/42,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,246.66

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