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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,235.57, 58,286.91 and 23,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,235.57, 58,286.91 and 23,372.70 is: 32,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,235.57 : 58,286.91 = 23,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,235.57/58,286.91 = 23,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,235.57x = 58,286.91 × 23,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,235.57x = 1,362,322,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,322,169.92/42,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,255.33

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