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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,197.76, 58,229.28 and 23,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,197.76, 58,229.28 and 23,330.16 is: 32,193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,197.76 : 58,229.28 = 23,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,197.76/58,229.28 = 23,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,197.76x = 58,229.28 × 23,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,197.76x = 1,358,498,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,498,419.08/42,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,193.61

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