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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,190.28, 58,222.12 and 23,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,190.28, 58,222.12 and 23,327.36 is: 32,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,190.28 : 58,222.12 = 23,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,190.28/58,222.12 = 23,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,190.28x = 58,222.12 × 23,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,190.28x = 1,358,168,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,168,353.20/42,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,191.50

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