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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,195.12, 58,226.94 and 23,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,195.12, 58,226.94 and 23,331 is: 32,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,195.12 : 58,226.94 = 23,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,195.12/58,226.94 = 23,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,195.12x = 58,226.94 × 23,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,195.12x = 1,358,492,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,492,737.14/42,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,195.49

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