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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,103.54, 58,102.93 and 23,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,103.54, 58,102.93 and 23,240.66 is: 32,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,103.54 : 58,102.93 = 23,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,103.54/58,102.93 = 23,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,103.54x = 58,102.93 × 23,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,103.54x = 1,350,350,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,350,441.13/42,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,072.14

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