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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,231.52, 58,279.26 and 23,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,231.52, 58,279.26 and 23,368.24 is: 32,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,231.52 : 58,279.26 = 23,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,231.52/58,279.26 = 23,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,231.52x = 58,279.26 × 23,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,231.52x = 1,361,883,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,883,734.70/42,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,248.04

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