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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,265.13, 58,325.87 and 23,402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,265.13, 58,325.87 and 23,402.25 is: 32,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,265.13 : 58,325.87 = 23,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,265.13/58,325.87 = 23,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,265.13x = 58,325.87 × 23,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,265.13x = 1,364,956,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,956,649.71/42,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,295.11

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