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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,329.33, 58,415.13 and 23,210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,329.33, 58,415.13 and 23,210.85 is: 32,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,329.33 : 58,415.13 = 23,210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,329.33/58,415.13 = 23,210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,329.33x = 58,415.13 × 23,210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,329.33x = 1,355,864,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,864,820.16/42,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,031.33

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