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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.76, 58,191.12 and 23,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.76, 58,191.12 and 23,305.02 is: 32,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.76 : 58,191.12 = 23,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.76/58,191.12 = 23,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.76x = 58,191.12 × 23,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.76x = 1,356,145,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,145,215.42/42,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.71

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