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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.34, 58,180.36 and 23,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.34, 58,180.36 and 23,297.25 is: 32,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.34 : 58,180.36 = 23,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.34/58,180.36 = 23,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.34x = 58,180.36 × 23,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.34x = 1,355,442,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,442,392.01/42,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,148.94

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