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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,111.27, 58,113.63 and 23,248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,111.27, 58,113.63 and 23,248.41 is: 32,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,111.27 : 58,113.63 = 23,248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,111.27/58,113.63 = 23,248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,111.27x = 58,113.63 × 23,248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,111.27x = 1,351,049,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,049,496.83/42,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,082.85

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