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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,066.29, 58,050.46 and 23,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,066.29, 58,050.46 and 23,203.01 is: 32,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,066.29 : 58,050.46 = 23,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,066.29/58,050.46 = 23,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,066.29x = 58,050.46 × 23,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,066.29x = 1,346,945,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,945,403.88/42,066.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,019.59

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