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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,035.37, 58,009.19 and 23,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,035.37, 58,009.19 and 23,173.17 is: 31,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,035.37 : 58,009.19 = 23,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,035.37/58,009.19 = 23,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,035.37x = 58,009.19 × 23,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,035.37x = 1,344,256,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,256,821.43/42,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,979.18

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