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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,189.36, 58,224.60 and 23,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,189.36, 58,224.60 and 23,328.24 is: 32,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,189.36 : 58,224.60 = 23,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,189.36/58,224.60 = 23,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,189.36x = 58,224.60 × 23,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,189.36x = 1,358,277,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,277,442.70/42,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.79

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