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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,036.99, 58,011.44 and 23,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,036.99, 58,011.44 and 23,174.79 is: 31,981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,036.99 : 58,011.44 = 23,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,036.99/58,011.44 = 23,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,036.99x = 58,011.44 × 23,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,036.99x = 1,344,402,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,402,823.72/42,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,981.42

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