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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,294.46, 58,363.83 and 23,430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,294.46, 58,363.83 and 23,430.22 is: 32,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,294.46 : 58,363.83 = 23,430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,294.46/58,363.83 = 23,430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,294.46x = 58,363.83 × 23,430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,294.46x = 1,367,477,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,477,376.94/42,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.30

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