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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,010.30, 58,053.43 and 33,128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,010.30, 58,053.43 and 33,128.35 is: 45,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,010.30 : 58,053.43 = 33,128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,010.30/58,053.43 = 33,128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,010.30x = 58,053.43 × 33,128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,010.30x = 1,923,214,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,214,347.74/42,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,779.59

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