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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,054.34, 58,033.92 and 23,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,054.34, 58,033.92 and 23,190.25 is: 32,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,054.34 : 58,033.92 = 23,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,054.34/58,033.92 = 23,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,054.34x = 58,033.92 × 23,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,054.34x = 1,345,821,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,821,113.28/42,054.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.96

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