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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,107.63, 58,108.64 and 23,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,107.63, 58,108.64 and 23,244.75 is: 32,077.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,107.63 : 58,108.64 = 23,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,107.63/58,108.64 = 23,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,107.63x = 58,108.64 × 23,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,107.63x = 1,350,720,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,720,693.42/42,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,077.82

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