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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,160.26, 58,181.92 and 23,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,160.26, 58,181.92 and 23,040.84 is: 31,796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,160.26 : 58,181.92 = 23,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,160.26/58,181.92 = 23,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,160.26x = 58,181.92 × 23,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,160.26x = 1,340,560,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,560,309.61/42,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,796.78

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