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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,380.92, 58,484.28 and 23,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,380.92, 58,484.28 and 23,519.44 is: 32,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,380.92 : 58,484.28 = 23,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,380.92/58,484.28 = 23,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,380.92x = 58,484.28 × 23,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,380.92x = 1,375,517,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,517,514.40/42,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,456.06

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