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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,295.84, 58,365.95 and 23,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,295.84, 58,365.95 and 23,172.10 is: 31,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,295.84 : 58,365.95 = 23,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,295.84/58,365.95 = 23,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,295.84x = 58,365.95 × 23,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,295.84x = 1,352,461,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,461,630.00/42,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,976.23

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