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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,259.33, 58,320.84 and 23,397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,259.33, 58,320.84 and 23,397.67 is: 32,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,259.33 : 58,320.84 = 23,397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,259.33/58,320.84 = 23,397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,259.33x = 58,320.84 × 23,397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,259.33x = 1,364,571,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,571,768.44/42,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,290.43

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