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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,302.93, 58,377.92 and 23,440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,302.93, 58,377.92 and 23,440.05 is: 32,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,302.93 : 58,377.92 = 23,440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,302.93/58,377.92 = 23,440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,302.93x = 58,377.92 × 23,440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,302.93x = 1,368,381,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,381,246.50/42,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,347.20

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