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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,328.71, 58,414.26 and 23,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,328.71, 58,414.26 and 23,210.24 is: 32,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,328.71 : 58,414.26 = 23,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,328.71/58,414.26 = 23,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,328.71x = 58,414.26 × 23,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,328.71x = 1,355,808,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,808,788.99/42,328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,030.48

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