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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,293.76, 58,361.60 and 23,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,293.76, 58,361.60 and 23,425.92 is: 32,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,293.76 : 58,361.60 = 23,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,293.76/58,361.60 = 23,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,293.76x = 58,361.60 × 23,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,293.76x = 1,367,174,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,174,172.67/42,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,325.67

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