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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,265.16, 58,326.02 and 23,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,265.16, 58,326.02 and 23,146.19 is: 31,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,265.16 : 58,326.02 = 23,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,265.16/58,326.02 = 23,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,265.16x = 58,326.02 × 23,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,265.16x = 1,350,024,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,024,733.50/42,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,941.79

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