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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,347.68, 58,439.39 and 23,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,347.68, 58,439.39 and 23,227.06 is: 32,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,347.68 : 58,439.39 = 23,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,347.68/58,439.39 = 23,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,347.68x = 58,439.39 × 23,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,347.68x = 1,357,375,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,375,129.86/42,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.12

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