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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,160.76, 58,181.28 and 23,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,160.76, 58,181.28 and 23,298.20 is: 32,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,160.76 : 58,181.28 = 23,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,160.76/58,181.28 = 23,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,160.76x = 58,181.28 × 23,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,160.76x = 1,355,519,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,519,097.70/42,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,151.20

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