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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,265.48, 58,326.78 and 23,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,265.48, 58,326.78 and 23,403.64 is: 32,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,265.48 : 58,326.78 = 23,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,265.48/58,326.78 = 23,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,265.48x = 58,326.78 × 23,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,265.48x = 1,365,058,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,058,961.48/42,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,297.25

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