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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,365.76, 58,465.34 and 23,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,365.76, 58,465.34 and 23,247.44 is: 32,081.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,365.76 : 58,465.34 = 23,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,365.76/58,465.34 = 23,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,365.76x = 58,465.34 × 23,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,365.76x = 1,359,169,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,169,483.73/42,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,081.79

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