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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,313.92, 58,395.12 and 23,449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,313.92, 58,395.12 and 23,449.83 is: 32,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,313.92 : 58,395.12 = 23,449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,313.92/58,395.12 = 23,449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,313.92x = 58,395.12 × 23,449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,313.92x = 1,369,355,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,355,636.83/42,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,361.82

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