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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.13, 58,002.95 and 23,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.13, 58,002.95 and 23,168.66 is: 31,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.13 : 58,002.95 = 23,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.13/58,002.95 = 23,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.13x = 58,002.95 × 23,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.13x = 1,343,850,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,850,395.45/42,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,972.74

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