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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,069.08, 58,055.64 and 23,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,069.08, 58,055.64 and 23,206.88 is: 32,025.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,069.08 : 58,055.64 = 23,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,069.08/58,055.64 = 23,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,069.08x = 58,055.64 × 23,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,069.08x = 1,347,290,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,290,270.80/42,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,025.67

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