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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,109.76, 58,111.34 and 23,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,109.76, 58,111.34 and 23,246.76 is: 32,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,109.76 : 58,111.34 = 23,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,109.76/58,111.34 = 23,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,109.76x = 58,111.34 × 23,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,109.76x = 1,350,900,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,900,374.26/42,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,080.46

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