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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.08, 58,328.10 and 23,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.08, 58,328.10 and 23,146.66 is: 31,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.08 : 58,328.10 = 23,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.08/58,328.10 = 23,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.08x = 58,328.10 × 23,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.08x = 1,350,100,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,100,699.15/42,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,942.89

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