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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,066.13, 58,050.34 and 23,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,066.13, 58,050.34 and 23,203.26 is: 32,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,066.13 : 58,050.34 = 23,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,066.13/58,050.34 = 23,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,066.13x = 58,050.34 × 23,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,066.13x = 1,346,956,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,956,725.84/42,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,019.98

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