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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,115.26, 58,114.35 and 23,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,115.26, 58,114.35 and 23,247.66 is: 32,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,115.26 : 58,114.35 = 23,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,115.26/58,114.35 = 23,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,115.26x = 58,114.35 × 23,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,115.26x = 1,351,022,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,022,649.92/42,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,079.17

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