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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,190.56, 58,221 and 23,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,190.56, 58,221 and 23,327.28 is: 32,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,190.56 : 58,221 = 23,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,190.56/58,221 = 23,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,190.56x = 58,221 × 23,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,190.56x = 1,358,137,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,137,568.88/42,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,190.56

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