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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,149.83, 58,166.08 and 23,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,149.83, 58,166.08 and 23,029.19 is: 31,779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,149.83 : 58,166.08 = 23,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,149.83/58,166.08 = 23,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,149.83x = 58,166.08 × 23,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,149.83x = 1,339,517,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,517,870.73/42,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,779.91

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