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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.16, 58,182.36 and 23,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.16, 58,182.36 and 23,298.36 is: 32,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.16 : 58,182.36 = 23,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.16/58,182.36 = 23,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.16x = 58,182.36 × 23,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.16x = 1,355,553,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,553,568.93/42,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,151.71

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