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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.54, 58,327.81 and 23,403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.54, 58,327.81 and 23,403.67 is: 32,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.54 : 58,327.81 = 23,403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.54/58,327.81 = 23,403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.54x = 58,327.81 × 23,403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.54x = 1,365,084,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,084,612.73/42,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,297.05

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