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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,275.76, 58,335.84 and 23,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,275.76, 58,335.84 and 23,408.16 is: 32,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,275.76 : 58,335.84 = 23,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,275.76/58,335.84 = 23,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,275.76x = 58,335.84 × 23,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,275.76x = 1,365,534,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,534,676.45/42,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,300.65

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