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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,313.97, 58,392.28 and 23,450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,313.97, 58,392.28 and 23,450.69 is: 32,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,313.97 : 58,392.28 = 23,450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,313.97/58,392.28 = 23,450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,313.97x = 58,392.28 × 23,450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,313.97x = 1,369,339,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,339,256.67/42,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,361.40

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