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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,370.76, 58,469.70 and 23,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,370.76, 58,469.70 and 23,250.06 is: 32,084.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,370.76 : 58,469.70 = 23,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,370.76/58,469.70 = 23,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,370.76x = 58,469.70 × 23,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,370.76x = 1,359,424,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,424,033.18/42,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,084.01

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