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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,056.34, 58,036.68 and 23,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,056.34, 58,036.68 and 23,192.26 is: 32,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,056.34 : 58,036.68 = 23,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,056.34/58,036.68 = 23,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,056.34x = 58,036.68 × 23,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,056.34x = 1,346,001,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,001,772.10/42,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,004.73

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