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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,313.83, 58,390.77 and 23,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,313.83, 58,390.77 and 23,190.15 is: 32,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,313.83 : 58,390.77 = 23,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,313.83/58,390.77 = 23,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,313.83x = 58,390.77 × 23,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,313.83x = 1,354,090,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,090,714.92/42,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.14

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