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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,193.86, 58,225.10 and 23,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,193.86, 58,225.10 and 23,329.76 is: 32,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,193.86 : 58,225.10 = 23,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,193.86/58,225.10 = 23,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,193.86x = 58,225.10 × 23,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,193.86x = 1,358,377,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,377,608.98/42,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,193.73

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