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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,274.08, 58,338.90 and 23,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,274.08, 58,338.90 and 23,153.52 is: 31,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,274.08 : 58,338.90 = 23,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,274.08/58,338.90 = 23,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,274.08x = 58,338.90 × 23,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,274.08x = 1,350,750,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,750,887.93/42,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,952.22

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