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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,273.08, 58,337.52 and 23,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,273.08, 58,337.52 and 23,152.52 is: 31,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,273.08 : 58,337.52 = 23,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,273.08/58,337.52 = 23,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,273.08x = 58,337.52 × 23,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,273.08x = 1,350,660,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,660,598.55/42,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,950.84

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