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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,164.22, 58,186.68 and 23,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,164.22, 58,186.68 and 23,301.35 is: 32,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,164.22 : 58,186.68 = 23,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,164.22/58,186.68 = 23,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,164.22x = 58,186.68 × 23,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,164.22x = 1,355,828,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,828,196.02/42,164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,155.89

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