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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,190.65, 58,220.96 and 23,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,190.65, 58,220.96 and 23,324.13 is: 32,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,190.65 : 58,220.96 = 23,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,190.65/58,220.96 = 23,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,190.65x = 58,220.96 × 23,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,190.65x = 1,357,953,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,953,239.76/42,190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,186.12

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