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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.46, 58,251.39 and 23,091.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.46, 58,251.39 and 23,091.06 is: 31,865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.46 : 58,251.39 = 23,091.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.46/58,251.39 = 23,091.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.46x = 58,251.39 × 23,091.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.46x = 1,345,086,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,086,341.57/42,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.43

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