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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,312.54, 58,391.95 and 23,192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,312.54, 58,391.95 and 23,192.17 is: 32,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,312.54 : 58,391.95 = 23,192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,312.54/58,391.95 = 23,192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,312.54x = 58,391.95 × 23,192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,312.54x = 1,354,235,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,235,827.07/42,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,005.54

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