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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,373.63, 58,475.44 and 23,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,373.63, 58,475.44 and 23,253.72 is: 32,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,373.63 : 58,475.44 = 23,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,373.63/58,475.44 = 23,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,373.63x = 58,475.44 × 23,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,373.63x = 1,359,771,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,771,508.64/42,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,090.04

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