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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,191.96, 58,226.92 and 23,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,191.96, 58,226.92 and 23,330.30 is: 32,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,191.96 : 58,226.92 = 23,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,191.96/58,226.92 = 23,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,191.96x = 58,226.92 × 23,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,191.96x = 1,358,451,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,451,162.22/42,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,196.92

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