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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,347.83, 58,439.61 and 23,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,347.83, 58,439.61 and 23,227.22 is: 32,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,347.83 : 58,439.61 = 23,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,347.83/58,439.61 = 23,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,347.83x = 58,439.61 × 23,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,347.83x = 1,357,389,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,389,269.85/42,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.34

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