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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,057.92, 58,040.08 and 23,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,057.92, 58,040.08 and 23,194.96 is: 32,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,057.92 : 58,040.08 = 23,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,057.92/58,040.08 = 23,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,057.92x = 58,040.08 × 23,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,057.92x = 1,346,237,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,237,334.00/42,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,009.13

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