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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,253.54, 58,310.31 and 23,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,253.54, 58,310.31 and 23,390.26 is: 32,278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,253.54 : 58,310.31 = 23,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,253.54/58,310.31 = 23,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,253.54x = 58,310.31 × 23,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,253.54x = 1,363,893,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,893,253.52/42,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,278.79

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