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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,271.06, 58,333.89 and 23,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,271.06, 58,333.89 and 23,150.92 is: 31,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,271.06 : 58,333.89 = 23,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,271.06/58,333.89 = 23,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,271.06x = 58,333.89 × 23,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,271.06x = 1,350,483,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,483,220.68/42,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,948.17

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