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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,122.53, 58,132.74 and 23,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,122.53, 58,132.74 and 23,263.30 is: 32,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,122.53 : 58,132.74 = 23,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,122.53/58,132.74 = 23,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,122.53x = 58,132.74 × 23,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,122.53x = 1,352,359,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,359,399.49/42,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.37

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