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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.36, 58,330.86 and 23,405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.36, 58,330.86 and 23,405.24 is: 32,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.36 : 58,330.86 = 23,405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.36/58,330.86 = 23,405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.36x = 58,330.86 × 23,405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.36x = 1,365,247,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,247,777.71/42,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,301.05

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