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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,316.92, 58,391.20 and 23,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,316.92, 58,391.20 and 23,454 is: 32,363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,316.92 : 58,391.20 = 23,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,316.92/58,391.20 = 23,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,316.92x = 58,391.20 × 23,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,316.92x = 1,369,507,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,507,204.80/42,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,363.11

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