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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,268.06, 58,329.36 and 23,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,268.06, 58,329.36 and 23,147.62 is: 31,943.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,268.06 : 58,329.36 = 23,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,268.06/58,329.36 = 23,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,268.06x = 58,329.36 × 23,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,268.06x = 1,350,185,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,185,860.12/42,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,943.41

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