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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,372.86, 58,475.63 and 23,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,372.86, 58,475.63 and 23,253.46 is: 32,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,372.86 : 58,475.63 = 23,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,372.86/58,475.63 = 23,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,372.86x = 58,475.63 × 23,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,372.86x = 1,359,760,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,760,635.12/42,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,090.37

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