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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.53, 58,311.16 and 23,391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.53, 58,311.16 and 23,391.65 is: 32,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.53 : 58,311.16 = 23,391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.53/58,311.16 = 23,391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.53x = 58,311.16 × 23,391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.53x = 1,363,994,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,994,245.81/42,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,280.43

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