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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.62, 58,210.89 and 23,319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,183.62, 58,210.89 and 23,319.62 is: 32,179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,183.62 : 58,210.89 = 23,319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,183.62/58,210.89 = 23,319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,183.62x = 58,210.89 × 23,319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,183.62x = 1,357,455,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,455,747.43/42,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.69

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