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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,329.82, 58,415.82 and 23,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,329.82, 58,415.82 and 23,211.34 is: 32,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,329.82 : 58,415.82 = 23,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,329.82/58,415.82 = 23,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,329.82x = 58,415.82 × 23,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,329.82x = 1,355,909,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,909,459.40/42,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.02

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