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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,511.37, 58,663.13 and 23,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,511.37, 58,663.13 and 23,390.44 is: 32,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,511.37 : 58,663.13 = 23,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,511.37/58,663.13 = 23,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,511.37x = 58,663.13 × 23,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,511.37x = 1,372,156,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,156,158.87/42,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,277.40

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