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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,250.68, 58,303.62 and 23,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,250.68, 58,303.62 and 23,386.68 is: 32,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,250.68 : 58,303.62 = 23,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,250.68/58,303.62 = 23,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,250.68x = 58,303.62 × 23,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,250.68x = 1,363,528,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,528,103.78/42,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,272.34

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