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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,253.02, 58,309.10 and 23,390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,253.02, 58,309.10 and 23,390.14 is: 32,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,253.02 : 58,309.10 = 23,390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,253.02/58,309.10 = 23,390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,253.02x = 58,309.10 × 23,390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,253.02x = 1,363,858,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,858,012.27/42,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,278.36

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