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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,324.40, 58,407.28 and 23,205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,324.40, 58,407.28 and 23,205.23 is: 32,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,324.40 : 58,407.28 = 23,205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,324.40/58,407.28 = 23,205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,324.40x = 58,407.28 × 23,205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,324.40x = 1,355,354,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,354,563.59/42,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.01

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