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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,377.63, 58,481.08 and 23,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,377.63, 58,481.08 and 23,257.51 is: 32,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,377.63 : 58,481.08 = 23,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,377.63/58,481.08 = 23,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,377.63x = 58,481.08 × 23,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,377.63x = 1,360,124,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,124,098.56/42,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.34

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