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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,323, 58,405.74 and 23,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,323, 58,405.74 and 23,463 is: 32,378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,323 : 58,405.74 = 23,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,323/58,405.74 = 23,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,323x = 58,405.74 × 23,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,323x = 1,370,373,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,373,877.62/42,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,378.94

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