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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.46, 58,002.58 and 23,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.46, 58,002.58 and 23,168.59 is: 31,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.46 : 58,002.58 = 23,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.46/58,002.58 = 23,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.46x = 58,002.58 × 23,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.46x = 1,343,837,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,837,994.96/42,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,972.19

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