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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,330.04, 58,415.46 and 23,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,330.04, 58,415.46 and 23,467 is: 32,384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,330.04 : 58,415.46 = 23,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,330.04/58,415.46 = 23,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,330.04x = 58,415.46 × 23,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,330.04x = 1,370,835,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,835,599.82/42,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,384.46

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