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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.56, 58,188.96 and 23,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.56, 58,188.96 and 23,303.56 is: 32,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.56 : 58,188.96 = 23,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.56/58,188.96 = 23,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.56x = 58,188.96 × 23,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.56x = 1,356,009,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,009,920.70/42,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.66

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