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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,158.84, 58,176.92 and 23,294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,158.84, 58,176.92 and 23,294.75 is: 32,145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,158.84 : 58,176.92 = 23,294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,158.84/58,176.92 = 23,294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,158.84x = 58,176.92 × 23,294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,158.84x = 1,355,216,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,216,690.70/42,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,145.49

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