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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,180.36, 58,205.97 and 23,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,180.36, 58,205.97 and 23,316 is: 32,174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,180.36 : 58,205.97 = 23,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,180.36/58,205.97 = 23,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,180.36x = 58,205.97 × 23,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,180.36x = 1,357,130,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,130,396.52/42,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,174.46

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