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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.51, 58,315.28 and 23,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.51, 58,315.28 and 23,391.63 is: 32,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.51 : 58,315.28 = 23,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.51/58,315.28 = 23,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.51x = 58,315.28 × 23,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.51x = 1,364,089,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,089,336.15/42,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,282.70

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