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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.36, 58,216.68 and 23,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,183.36, 58,216.68 and 23,324.10 is: 32,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,183.36 : 58,216.68 = 23,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,183.36/58,216.68 = 23,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,183.36x = 58,216.68 × 23,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,183.36x = 1,357,851,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,851,665.99/42,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,189.27

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