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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,391.22, 58,499.93 and 23,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,391.22, 58,499.93 and 23,271.10 is: 32,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,391.22 : 58,499.93 = 23,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,391.22/58,499.93 = 23,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,391.22x = 58,499.93 × 23,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,391.22x = 1,361,357,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,357,632.95/42,391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,114.15

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