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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,376.84, 58,481.16 and 23,257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,376.84, 58,481.16 and 23,257.48 is: 32,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,376.84 : 58,481.16 = 23,257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,376.84/58,481.16 = 23,257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,376.84x = 58,481.16 × 23,257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,376.84x = 1,360,124,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,124,409.08/42,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.94

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