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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,169.68, 58,192.02 and 23,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,169.68, 58,192.02 and 23,303.16 is: 32,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,169.68 : 58,192.02 = 23,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,169.68/58,192.02 = 23,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,169.68x = 58,192.02 × 23,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,169.68x = 1,356,057,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,057,952.78/42,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.18

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