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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,160.36, 58,181.70 and 23,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,160.36, 58,181.70 and 23,297.80 is: 32,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,160.36 : 58,181.70 = 23,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,160.36/58,181.70 = 23,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,160.36x = 58,181.70 × 23,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,160.36x = 1,355,505,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,505,610.26/42,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,151.19

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