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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,370.71, 58,470.47 and 23,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,370.71, 58,470.47 and 23,250.42 is: 32,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,370.71 : 58,470.47 = 23,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,370.71/58,470.47 = 23,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,370.71x = 58,470.47 × 23,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,370.71x = 1,359,462,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,462,868.85/42,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,084.97

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