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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,310.76, 58,386.22 and 23,448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,310.76, 58,386.22 and 23,448.02 is: 32,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310.76 : 58,386.22 = 23,448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310.76/58,386.22 = 23,448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310.76x = 58,386.22 × 23,448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310.76x = 1,369,040,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,040,903.73/42,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,356.81

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