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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,193.12, 58,224.18 and 23,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,193.12, 58,224.18 and 23,329 is: 32,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,193.12 : 58,224.18 = 23,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,193.12/58,224.18 = 23,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,193.12x = 58,224.18 × 23,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,193.12x = 1,358,311,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,311,895.22/42,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,192.73

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