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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,475.91, 58,618.27 and 23,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,475.91, 58,618.27 and 23,357.14 is: 32,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,475.91 : 58,618.27 = 23,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,475.91/58,618.27 = 23,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,475.91x = 58,618.27 × 23,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,475.91x = 1,369,155,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,155,138.95/42,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,233.69

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