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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,060.16, 58,042.02 and 23,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,060.16, 58,042.02 and 23,197.60 is: 32,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,060.16 : 58,042.02 = 23,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,060.16/58,042.02 = 23,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,060.16x = 58,042.02 × 23,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,060.16x = 1,346,435,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,435,563.15/42,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.14

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