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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.56, 58,045.62 and 23,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.56, 58,045.62 and 23,200.20 is: 32,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.56 : 58,045.62 = 23,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.56/58,045.62 = 23,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.56x = 58,045.62 × 23,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.56x = 1,346,669,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,669,993.12/42,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,015.12

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