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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,192.23, 58,225.16 and 23,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,192.23, 58,225.16 and 23,329.35 is: 32,194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,192.23 : 58,225.16 = 23,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,192.23/58,225.16 = 23,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,192.23x = 58,225.16 × 23,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,192.23x = 1,358,355,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,355,194.77/42,192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.44

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