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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,188.76, 58,220.10 and 23,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,188.76, 58,220.10 and 23,326.02 is: 32,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,188.76 : 58,220.10 = 23,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,188.76/58,220.10 = 23,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,188.76x = 58,220.10 × 23,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,188.76x = 1,358,043,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,043,217.00/42,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,189.69

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