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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,329.26, 58,411.22 and 23,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,329.26, 58,411.22 and 23,205.98 is: 32,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,329.26 : 58,411.22 = 23,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,329.26/58,411.22 = 23,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,329.26x = 58,411.22 × 23,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,329.26x = 1,355,489,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,489,603.10/42,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,022.52

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