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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.22, 58,177.53 and 23,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.22, 58,177.53 and 23,297.22 is: 32,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.22 : 58,177.53 = 23,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.22/58,177.53 = 23,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.22x = 58,177.53 × 23,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.22x = 1,355,374,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,374,715.47/42,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,147.43

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