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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,392.52, 58,502.41 and 23,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,392.52, 58,502.41 and 23,274.07 is: 32,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,392.52 : 58,502.41 = 23,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,392.52/58,502.41 = 23,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,392.52x = 58,502.41 × 23,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,392.52x = 1,361,589,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,589,441.06/42,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,118.62

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