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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.52, 58,006.44 and 23,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.52, 58,006.44 and 23,170.24 is: 31,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.52 : 58,006.44 = 23,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.52/58,006.44 = 23,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.52x = 58,006.44 × 23,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.52x = 1,344,023,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,023,136.35/42,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,975.03

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