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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,034.56, 58,006.08 and 23,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,034.56, 58,006.08 and 23,171.28 is: 31,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,034.56 : 58,006.08 = 23,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,034.56/58,006.08 = 23,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,034.56x = 58,006.08 × 23,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,034.56x = 1,344,075,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,075,121.38/42,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,975.48

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