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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,270.35, 58,333.73 and 23,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,270.35, 58,333.73 and 23,149.76 is: 31,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,270.35 : 58,333.73 = 23,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,270.35/58,333.73 = 23,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,270.35x = 58,333.73 × 23,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,270.35x = 1,350,411,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,411,441.99/42,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.02

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