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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,267.62, 58,330.41 and 23,148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,267.62, 58,330.41 and 23,148.45 is: 31,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,267.62 : 58,330.41 = 23,148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,267.62/58,330.41 = 23,148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,267.62x = 58,330.41 × 23,148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,267.62x = 1,350,258,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,258,463.62/42,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,945.46

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