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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,377.28, 58,480.68 and 23,514.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,377.28, 58,480.68 and 23,514.39 is: 32,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,377.28 : 58,480.68 = 23,514.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,377.28/58,480.68 = 23,514.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,377.28x = 58,480.68 × 23,514.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,377.28x = 1,375,137,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,137,516.99/42,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,449.88

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