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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,377.94, 58,481.37 and 23,515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,377.94, 58,481.37 and 23,515.02 is: 32,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,377.94 : 58,481.37 = 23,515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,377.94/58,481.37 = 23,515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,377.94x = 58,481.37 × 23,515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,377.94x = 1,375,190,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,190,585.18/42,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,450.62

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