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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,349.94, 58,445.26 and 23,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,349.94, 58,445.26 and 23,486.66 is: 32,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,349.94 : 58,445.26 = 23,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,349.94/58,445.26 = 23,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,349.94x = 58,445.26 × 23,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,349.94x = 1,372,683,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,683,950.23/42,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,412.89

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