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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,155.76, 58,174.83 and 23,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,155.76, 58,174.83 and 23,292.75 is: 32,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,155.76 : 58,174.83 = 23,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,155.76/58,174.83 = 23,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,155.76x = 58,174.83 × 23,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,155.76x = 1,355,051,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,051,771.48/42,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,143.93

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