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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,252.12, 58,307.22 and 23,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,252.12, 58,307.22 and 23,388.84 is: 32,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252.12 : 58,307.22 = 23,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252.12/58,307.22 = 23,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252.12x = 58,307.22 × 23,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252.12x = 1,363,738,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,738,239.42/42,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,276.21

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