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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,338.64, 58,427.92 and 23,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,338.64, 58,427.92 and 23,220.08 is: 32,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,338.64 : 58,427.92 = 23,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,338.64/58,427.92 = 23,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,338.64x = 58,427.92 × 23,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,338.64x = 1,356,700,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,700,976.63/42,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,044.04

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