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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,273.76, 58,333.08 and 23,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,273.76, 58,333.08 and 23,406.16 is: 32,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,273.76 : 58,333.08 = 23,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,273.76/58,333.08 = 23,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,273.76x = 58,333.08 × 23,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,273.76x = 1,365,353,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,353,403.77/42,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,297.89

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