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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,233.82, 58,281.84 and 23,370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,233.82, 58,281.84 and 23,370.95 is: 32,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,233.82 : 58,281.84 = 23,370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,233.82/58,281.84 = 23,370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,233.82x = 58,281.84 × 23,370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,233.82x = 1,362,101,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,101,677.14/42,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,251.44

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