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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.63, 58,049.02 and 23,201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.63, 58,049.02 and 23,201.97 is: 32,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.63 : 58,049.02 = 23,201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.63/58,049.02 = 23,201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.63x = 58,049.02 × 23,201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.63x = 1,346,851,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,851,620.57/42,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,019.39

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