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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,475.39, 58,614.78 and 23,355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,475.39, 58,614.78 and 23,355.19 is: 32,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,475.39 : 58,614.78 = 23,355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,475.39/58,614.78 = 23,355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,475.39x = 58,614.78 × 23,355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,475.39x = 1,368,959,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,959,323.71/42,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,229.47

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