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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,270.29, 58,332.99 and 23,407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,270.29, 58,332.99 and 23,407.41 is: 32,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,270.29 : 58,332.99 = 23,407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,270.29/58,332.99 = 23,407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,270.29x = 58,332.99 × 23,407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,270.29x = 1,365,424,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,424,213.46/42,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,302.22

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