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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,090.94, 58,083.97 and 23,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,090.94, 58,083.97 and 23,227.66 is: 32,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,090.94 : 58,083.97 = 23,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,090.94/58,083.97 = 23,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,090.94x = 58,083.97 × 23,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,090.94x = 1,349,154,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,154,300.05/42,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.32

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