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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,176.70, 58,203.27 and 23,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,176.70, 58,203.27 and 23,312.70 is: 32,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,176.70 : 58,203.27 = 23,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,176.70/58,203.27 = 23,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,176.70x = 58,203.27 × 23,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,176.70x = 1,356,875,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,875,372.53/42,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,171.21

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