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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,271.19, 58,333.52 and 23,407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,271.19, 58,333.52 and 23,407.91 is: 32,302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,271.19 : 58,333.52 = 23,407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,271.19/58,333.52 = 23,407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,271.19x = 58,333.52 × 23,407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,271.19x = 1,365,465,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,465,377.44/42,271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,302.51

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