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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,107.77, 58,103.49 and 23,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,107.77, 58,103.49 and 23,244.76 is: 32,074.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,107.77 : 58,103.49 = 23,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,107.77/58,103.49 = 23,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,107.77x = 58,103.49 × 23,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,107.77x = 1,350,601,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,601,680.21/42,107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,074.88

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