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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,160.64, 58,177.32 and 23,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,160.64, 58,177.32 and 23,295.20 is: 32,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,160.64 : 58,177.32 = 23,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,160.64/58,177.32 = 23,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,160.64x = 58,177.32 × 23,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,160.64x = 1,355,252,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,252,304.86/42,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,144.97

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