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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,235.82, 58,287.26 and 23,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,235.82, 58,287.26 and 23,372.95 is: 32,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,235.82 : 58,287.26 = 23,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,235.82/58,287.26 = 23,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,235.82x = 58,287.26 × 23,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,235.82x = 1,362,344,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,344,805.32/42,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,255.67

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