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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.68, 58,210.98 and 23,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,183.68, 58,210.98 and 23,319.68 is: 32,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,183.68 : 58,210.98 = 23,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,183.68/58,210.98 = 23,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,183.68x = 58,210.98 × 23,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,183.68x = 1,357,461,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,461,426.09/42,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.78

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