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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,191.72, 58,225.74 and 23,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,191.72, 58,225.74 and 23,329.52 is: 32,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,191.72 : 58,225.74 = 23,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,191.72/58,225.74 = 23,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,191.72x = 58,225.74 × 23,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,191.72x = 1,358,378,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,378,565.84/42,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,195.38

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