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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,095.64, 58,091.86 and 23,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,095.64, 58,091.86 and 23,232.63 is: 32,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,095.64 : 58,091.86 = 23,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,095.64/58,091.86 = 23,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,095.64x = 58,091.86 × 23,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,095.64x = 1,349,626,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,626,340.85/42,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,060.96

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