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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,174.66, 58,200.98 and 23,311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,174.66, 58,200.98 and 23,311.79 is: 32,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,174.66 : 58,200.98 = 23,311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,174.66/58,200.98 = 23,311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,174.66x = 58,200.98 × 23,311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,174.66x = 1,356,768,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,768,615.99/42,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,170.23

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