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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,155.19, 58,174.02 and 23,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,155.19, 58,174.02 and 23,292.27 is: 32,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,155.19 : 58,174.02 = 23,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,155.19/58,174.02 = 23,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,155.19x = 58,174.02 × 23,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,155.19x = 1,355,004,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,004,980.83/42,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,143.25

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