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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,326.26, 58,407.09 and 23,202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,326.26, 58,407.09 and 23,202.97 is: 32,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,326.26 : 58,407.09 = 23,202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,326.26/58,407.09 = 23,202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,326.26x = 58,407.09 × 23,202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,326.26x = 1,355,217,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,217,957.06/42,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,018.37

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