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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,068.67, 58,050.73 and 23,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,068.67, 58,050.73 and 23,204.58 is: 32,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,068.67 : 58,050.73 = 23,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,068.67/58,050.73 = 23,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,068.67x = 58,050.73 × 23,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,068.67x = 1,347,042,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,042,489.13/42,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,020.09

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