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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,039.74, 58,015.29 and 23,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,039.74, 58,015.29 and 23,177.54 is: 31,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,039.74 : 58,015.29 = 23,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,039.74/58,015.29 = 23,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,039.74x = 58,015.29 × 23,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,039.74x = 1,344,651,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,651,704.59/42,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,985.25

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