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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,355.92, 58,451.95 and 23,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,355.92, 58,451.95 and 23,236.68 is: 32,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,355.92 : 58,451.95 = 23,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,355.92/58,451.95 = 23,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,355.92x = 58,451.95 × 23,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,355.92x = 1,358,229,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,229,257.53/42,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,067.05

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