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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.05, 58,329.87 and 23,405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.05, 58,329.87 and 23,405.18 is: 32,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.05 : 58,329.87 = 23,405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.05/58,329.87 = 23,405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.05x = 58,329.87 × 23,405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.05x = 1,365,220,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,220,815.08/42,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,299.12

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