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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,256.68, 58,312.08 and 23,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,256.68, 58,312.08 and 23,395.04 is: 32,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,256.68 : 58,312.08 = 23,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,256.68/58,312.08 = 23,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,256.68x = 58,312.08 × 23,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,256.68x = 1,364,213,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,213,444.08/42,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.97

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