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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,310.52, 58,389.16 and 23,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,310.52, 58,389.16 and 23,190.14 is: 32,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310.52 : 58,389.16 = 23,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310.52/58,389.16 = 23,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310.52x = 58,389.16 × 23,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310.52x = 1,354,052,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,052,882.88/42,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,002.75

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