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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,267.54, 58,329.19 and 23,404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,267.54, 58,329.19 and 23,404.67 is: 32,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,267.54 : 58,329.19 = 23,404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,267.54/58,329.19 = 23,404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,267.54x = 58,329.19 × 23,404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,267.54x = 1,365,175,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,175,443.32/42,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,298.44

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