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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.44, 58,326.97 and 23,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.44, 58,326.97 and 23,403.16 is: 32,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.44 : 58,326.97 = 23,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.44/58,326.97 = 23,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.44x = 58,326.97 × 23,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.44x = 1,365,035,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,035,002.57/42,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,295.96

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