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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,233.16, 58,281.72 and 23,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,233.16, 58,281.72 and 23,370.28 is: 32,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,233.16 : 58,281.72 = 23,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,233.16/58,281.72 = 23,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,233.16x = 58,281.72 × 23,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,233.16x = 1,362,060,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,060,115.28/42,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,250.96

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