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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,369.23, 58,469.51 and 23,249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,369.23, 58,469.51 and 23,249.12 is: 32,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,369.23 : 58,469.51 = 23,249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,369.23/58,469.51 = 23,249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,369.23x = 58,469.51 × 23,249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,369.23x = 1,359,364,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,364,245.74/42,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,083.76

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