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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,059.44, 58,043.20 and 23,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,059.44, 58,043.20 and 23,197.76 is: 32,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,059.44 : 58,043.20 = 23,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,059.44/58,043.20 = 23,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,059.44x = 58,043.20 × 23,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,059.44x = 1,346,472,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,472,223.23/42,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,013.56

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