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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,067.98, 58,052.88 and 23,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,067.98, 58,052.88 and 23,205.10 is: 32,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,067.98 : 58,052.88 = 23,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,067.98/58,052.88 = 23,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,067.98x = 58,052.88 × 23,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,067.98x = 1,347,122,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,122,885.69/42,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,022.52

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