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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,197.08, 58,233.18 and 23,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,197.08, 58,233.18 and 23,335.96 is: 32,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,197.08 : 58,233.18 = 23,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,197.08/58,233.18 = 23,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,197.08x = 58,233.18 × 23,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,197.08x = 1,358,927,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,927,159.15/42,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,204.29

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