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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,611.99, 58,804.14 and 23,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,611.99, 58,804.14 and 23,230.90 is: 32,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,611.99 : 58,804.14 = 23,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,611.99/58,804.14 = 23,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,611.99x = 58,804.14 × 23,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,611.99x = 1,366,072,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,072,882.22/42,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.42

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