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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,281, 58,349.08 and 23,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,281, 58,349.08 and 23,419.88 is: 32,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,281 : 58,349.08 = 23,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,281/58,349.08 = 23,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,281x = 58,349.08 × 23,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,281x = 1,366,528,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,528,451.71/42,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.15

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