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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.79, 58,243.19 and 23,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.79, 58,243.19 and 23,082.86 is: 31,853.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.79 : 58,243.19 = 23,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.79/58,243.19 = 23,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.79x = 58,243.19 × 23,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.79x = 1,344,418,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,418,994.09/42,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,853.14

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