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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,176.36, 58,206.66 and 23,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,176.36, 58,206.66 and 23,315.24 is: 32,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,176.36 : 58,206.66 = 23,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,176.36/58,206.66 = 23,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,176.36x = 58,206.66 × 23,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,176.36x = 1,357,102,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,102,247.50/42,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,176.85

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