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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,483.47, 58,628.69 and 23,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,483.47, 58,628.69 and 23,364.72 is: 32,244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,483.47 : 58,628.69 = 23,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,483.47/58,628.69 = 23,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,483.47x = 58,628.69 × 23,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,483.47x = 1,369,842,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,842,940.42/42,483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,244.14

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