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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,376.08, 58,484 and 23,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,376.08, 58,484 and 23,514.44 is: 32,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,376.08 : 58,484 = 23,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,376.08/58,484 = 23,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,376.08x = 58,484 × 23,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,376.08x = 1,375,218,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,218,508.96/42,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,452.71

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