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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,269.92, 58,332.49 and 23,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,269.92, 58,332.49 and 23,407.04 is: 32,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,269.92 : 58,332.49 = 23,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,269.92/58,332.49 = 23,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,269.92x = 58,332.49 × 23,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,269.92x = 1,365,391,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,391,014.04/42,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,301.72

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