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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,247.17, 58,301.51 and 23,384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,247.17, 58,301.51 and 23,384.25 is: 32,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,247.17 : 58,301.51 = 23,384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,247.17/58,301.51 = 23,384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,247.17x = 58,301.51 × 23,384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,247.17x = 1,363,336,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,336,968.30/42,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,270.49

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