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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,333.52, 58,420.92 and 23,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,333.52, 58,420.92 and 23,215.04 is: 32,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,333.52 : 58,420.92 = 23,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,333.52/58,420.92 = 23,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,333.52x = 58,420.92 × 23,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,333.52x = 1,356,244,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,244,189.84/42,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,037.12

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