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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,032.63, 58,005.03 and 23,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,032.63, 58,005.03 and 23,170.16 is: 31,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,032.63 : 58,005.03 = 23,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,032.63/58,005.03 = 23,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,032.63x = 58,005.03 × 23,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,032.63x = 1,343,985,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,985,535.88/42,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.82

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