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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,180.09, 58,206.24 and 23,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,180.09, 58,206.24 and 23,316 is: 32,174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,180.09 : 58,206.24 = 23,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,180.09/58,206.24 = 23,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,180.09x = 58,206.24 × 23,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,180.09x = 1,357,136,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,136,691.84/42,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,174.82

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