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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,233.22, 58,283.66 and 23,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,233.22, 58,283.66 and 23,370.34 is: 32,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,233.22 : 58,283.66 = 23,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,233.22/58,283.66 = 23,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,233.22x = 58,283.66 × 23,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,233.22x = 1,362,108,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,108,950.64/42,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,252.07

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