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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,309.29, 58,390.91 and 23,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,309.29, 58,390.91 and 23,446.41 is: 32,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,309.29 : 58,390.91 = 23,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,309.29/58,390.91 = 23,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,309.29x = 58,390.91 × 23,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,309.29x = 1,369,057,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,057,098.90/42,309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,358.31

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