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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,329.04, 58,414.08 and 23,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,329.04, 58,414.08 and 23,466 is: 32,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,329.04 : 58,414.08 = 23,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,329.04/58,414.08 = 23,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,329.04x = 58,414.08 × 23,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,329.04x = 1,370,744,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,744,801.28/42,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,383.08

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