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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,192.72, 58,224.96 and 23,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,192.72, 58,224.96 and 23,329.44 is: 32,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,192.72 : 58,224.96 = 23,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,192.72/58,224.96 = 23,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,192.72x = 58,224.96 × 23,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,192.72x = 1,358,355,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,355,710.82/42,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.08

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