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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,314.83, 58,392.15 and 23,191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,314.83, 58,392.15 and 23,191.15 is: 32,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,314.83 : 58,392.15 = 23,191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,314.83/58,392.15 = 23,191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,314.83x = 58,392.15 × 23,191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,314.83x = 1,354,181,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,181,109.47/42,314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,002.52

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