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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,270.94, 58,333.16 and 23,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,270.94, 58,333.16 and 23,407.66 is: 32,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,270.94 : 58,333.16 = 23,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,270.94/58,333.16 = 23,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,270.94x = 58,333.16 × 23,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,270.94x = 1,365,442,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,442,776.01/42,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,302.16

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