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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,416.52, 58,589.90 and 32,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,416.52, 58,589.90 and 32,283.44 is: 44,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,416.52 : 58,589.90 = 32,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,416.52/58,589.90 = 32,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,416.52x = 58,589.90 × 32,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,416.52x = 1,891,483,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,483,521.26/42,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,593.09

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