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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.34, 58,188.65 and 23,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.34, 58,188.65 and 23,303.25 is: 32,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.34 : 58,188.65 = 23,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.34/58,188.65 = 23,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.34x = 58,188.65 × 23,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.34x = 1,355,984,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,984,541.60/42,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.22

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