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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,104.68, 58,102.02 and 23,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,104.68, 58,102.02 and 23,240.68 is: 32,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,104.68 : 58,102.02 = 23,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,104.68/58,102.02 = 23,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,104.68x = 58,102.02 × 23,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,104.68x = 1,350,330,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,330,454.17/42,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,070.79

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