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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,290.64, 58,360.44 and 23,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,290.64, 58,360.44 and 23,170.26 is: 31,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,290.64 : 58,360.44 = 23,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,290.64/58,360.44 = 23,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,290.64x = 58,360.44 × 23,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,290.64x = 1,352,226,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,226,452.66/42,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.61

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