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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,092.07, 58,086.86 and 23,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,092.07, 58,086.86 and 23,230.35 is: 32,057.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,092.07 : 58,086.86 = 23,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,092.07/58,086.86 = 23,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,092.07x = 58,086.86 × 23,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,092.07x = 1,349,377,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,377,972.05/42,092.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,057.77

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