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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,027.54, 57,997.98 and 23,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,027.54, 57,997.98 and 23,164.66 is: 31,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,027.54 : 57,997.98 = 23,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,027.54/57,997.98 = 23,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,027.54x = 57,997.98 × 23,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,027.54x = 1,343,503,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,503,487.39/42,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,967.22

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