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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,324.22, 58,408.08 and 23,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,324.22, 58,408.08 and 23,205.74 is: 32,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,324.22 : 58,408.08 = 23,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,324.22/58,408.08 = 23,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,324.22x = 58,408.08 × 23,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,324.22x = 1,355,402,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,402,645.37/42,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,024.28

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