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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,347.39, 58,437.92 and 23,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,347.39, 58,437.92 and 23,486.27 is: 32,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,347.39 : 58,437.92 = 23,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,347.39/58,437.92 = 23,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,347.39x = 58,437.92 × 23,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,347.39x = 1,372,488,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,488,533.88/42,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,410.23

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