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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.01, 58,310.46 and 23,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.01, 58,310.46 and 23,391.15 is: 32,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.01 : 58,310.46 = 23,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.01/58,310.46 = 23,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.01x = 58,310.46 × 23,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.01x = 1,363,948,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,948,716.43/42,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,279.75

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