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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,166.83, 58,189.64 and 23,303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,166.83, 58,189.64 and 23,303.55 is: 32,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,166.83 : 58,189.64 = 23,303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,166.83/58,189.64 = 23,303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,166.83x = 58,189.64 × 23,303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,166.83x = 1,356,025,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,025,068.70/42,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,158.57

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