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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,122.23, 58,128.94 and 23,259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,122.23, 58,128.94 and 23,259.35 is: 32,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,122.23 : 58,128.94 = 23,259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,122.23/58,128.94 = 23,259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,122.23x = 58,128.94 × 23,259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,122.23x = 1,352,041,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,041,534.99/42,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.05

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