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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,335.44, 58,422.72 and 23,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,335.44, 58,422.72 and 23,215.12 is: 32,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,335.44 : 58,422.72 = 23,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,335.44/58,422.72 = 23,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,335.44x = 58,422.72 × 23,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,335.44x = 1,356,290,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,290,455.53/42,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,036.76

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