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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,122.56, 58,127.61 and 23,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,122.56, 58,127.61 and 23,259.28 is: 32,096.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,122.56 : 58,127.61 = 23,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,122.56/58,127.61 = 23,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,122.56x = 58,127.61 × 23,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,122.56x = 1,352,006,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,006,356.72/42,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.97

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