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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,325.76, 58,408.69 and 23,205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,325.76, 58,408.69 and 23,205.57 is: 32,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,325.76 : 58,408.69 = 23,205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,325.76/58,408.69 = 23,205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,325.76x = 58,408.69 × 23,205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,325.76x = 1,355,406,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,406,828.38/42,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.22

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