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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,311.92, 58,391.08 and 23,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,311.92, 58,391.08 and 23,191.54 is: 32,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,311.92 : 58,391.08 = 23,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,311.92/58,391.08 = 23,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,311.92x = 58,391.08 × 23,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,311.92x = 1,354,179,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,179,125.44/42,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,004.68

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