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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,384.59, 58,428.29 and 32,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,384.59, 58,428.29 and 32,295.54 is: 44,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,384.59 : 58,428.29 = 32,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,384.59/58,428.29 = 32,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,384.59x = 58,428.29 × 32,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,384.59x = 1,886,972,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,972,802.02/42,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,520.25

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