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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,191.13, 58,221.12 and 23,328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,191.13, 58,221.12 and 23,328.27 is: 32,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,191.13 : 58,221.12 = 23,328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,191.13/58,221.12 = 23,328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,191.13x = 58,221.12 × 23,328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,191.13x = 1,358,198,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,198,007.06/42,191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,191.55

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