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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,325.94, 58,410.46 and 23,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,325.94, 58,410.46 and 23,207.46 is: 32,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,325.94 : 58,410.46 = 23,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,325.94/58,410.46 = 23,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,325.94x = 58,410.46 × 23,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,325.94x = 1,355,558,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,558,414.03/42,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,026.66

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