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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.75, 58,329.88 and 23,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.75, 58,329.88 and 23,403.88 is: 32,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.75 : 58,329.88 = 23,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.75/58,329.88 = 23,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.75x = 58,329.88 × 23,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.75x = 1,365,145,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,145,307.60/42,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,298.32

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