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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,159.63, 58,181.13 and 23,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,159.63, 58,181.13 and 23,040.59 is: 31,796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,159.63 : 58,181.13 = 23,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,159.63/58,181.13 = 23,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,159.63x = 58,181.13 × 23,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,159.63x = 1,340,527,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,527,504.47/42,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,796.47

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