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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.84, 58,181.05 and 23,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.84, 58,181.05 and 23,297.75 is: 32,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.84 : 58,181.05 = 23,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.84/58,181.05 = 23,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.84x = 58,181.05 × 23,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.84x = 1,355,487,557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,487,557.64/42,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,149.63

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