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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,265.94, 58,326.28 and 23,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,265.94, 58,326.28 and 23,402.66 is: 32,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,265.94 : 58,326.28 = 23,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,265.94/58,326.28 = 23,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,265.94x = 58,326.28 × 23,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,265.94x = 1,364,989,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,989,749.77/42,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,295.27

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