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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,159.09, 58,177.26 and 23,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,159.09, 58,177.26 and 23,295 is: 32,145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,159.09 : 58,177.26 = 23,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,159.09/58,177.26 = 23,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,159.09x = 58,177.26 × 23,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,159.09x = 1,355,239,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,239,271.70/42,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,145.84

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