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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.28, 58,329.30 and 23,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.28, 58,329.30 and 23,403.40 is: 32,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.28 : 58,329.30 = 23,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.28/58,329.30 = 23,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.28x = 58,329.30 × 23,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.28x = 1,365,103,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,103,939.62/42,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,297.71

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