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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,281.76, 58,344.12 and 23,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,281.76, 58,344.12 and 23,414.16 is: 32,308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,281.76 : 58,344.12 = 23,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,281.76/58,344.12 = 23,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,281.76x = 58,344.12 × 23,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,281.76x = 1,366,078,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,078,560.74/42,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,308.93

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