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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.92, 58,001.76 and 23,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.92, 58,001.76 and 23,167.56 is: 31,969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.92 : 58,001.76 = 23,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.92/58,001.76 = 23,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.92x = 58,001.76 × 23,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.92x = 1,343,759,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,759,254.91/42,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,969.97

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