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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,310.79, 58,392.98 and 23,447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,310.79, 58,392.98 and 23,447.91 is: 32,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310.79 : 58,392.98 = 23,447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310.79/58,392.98 = 23,447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310.79x = 58,392.98 × 23,447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310.79x = 1,369,193,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,193,222.43/42,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,360.38

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