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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,545.33, 58,710.27 and 23,421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,545.33, 58,710.27 and 23,421.39 is: 32,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,545.33 : 58,710.27 = 23,421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,545.33/58,710.27 = 23,421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,545.33x = 58,710.27 × 23,421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,545.33x = 1,375,076,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,076,130.68/42,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.26

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