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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.69, 58,189.13 and 23,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.69, 58,189.13 and 23,303.69 is: 32,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.69 : 58,189.13 = 23,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.69/58,189.13 = 23,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.69x = 58,189.13 × 23,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.69x = 1,356,021,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,021,214.20/42,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.83

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