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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,469.04, 58,607.97 and 23,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,469.04, 58,607.97 and 23,349.62 is: 32,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,469.04 : 58,607.97 = 23,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,469.04/58,607.97 = 23,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,469.04x = 58,607.97 × 23,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,469.04x = 1,368,473,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,473,535.43/42,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,222.85

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