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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,163.83, 58,189.74 and 23,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,163.83, 58,189.74 and 23,304.60 is: 32,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,163.83 : 58,189.74 = 23,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,163.83/58,189.74 = 23,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,163.83x = 58,189.74 × 23,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,163.83x = 1,356,088,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,088,614.80/42,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,162.37

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