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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,104.54, 58,104.31 and 23,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,104.54, 58,104.31 and 23,241.66 is: 32,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,104.54 : 58,104.31 = 23,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,104.54/58,104.31 = 23,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,104.54x = 58,104.31 × 23,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,104.54x = 1,350,440,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,440,617.55/42,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,073.52

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