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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.06, 58,210.35 and 23,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,183.06, 58,210.35 and 23,319.06 is: 32,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,183.06 : 58,210.35 = 23,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,183.06/58,210.35 = 23,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,183.06x = 58,210.35 × 23,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,183.06x = 1,357,410,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,410,644.27/42,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.05

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