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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,105.15, 58,104.72 and 23,242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,105.15, 58,104.72 and 23,242.23 is: 32,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,105.15 : 58,104.72 = 23,242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,105.15/58,104.72 = 23,242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,105.15x = 58,104.72 × 23,242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,105.15x = 1,350,483,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,483,266.33/42,105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,074.06

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