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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,273.09, 58,334.53 and 23,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,273.09, 58,334.53 and 23,409 is: 32,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,273.09 : 58,334.53 = 23,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,273.09/58,334.53 = 23,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,273.09x = 58,334.53 × 23,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,273.09x = 1,365,553,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,553,012.77/42,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,303.13

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