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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,258, 58,316.04 and 23,396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,258, 58,316.04 and 23,396.34 is: 32,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,258 : 58,316.04 = 23,396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,258/58,316.04 = 23,396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,258x = 58,316.04 × 23,396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,258x = 1,364,381,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,381,899.29/42,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,286.95

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