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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,122.91, 58,129.24 and 23,259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,122.91, 58,129.24 and 23,259.63 is: 32,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,122.91 : 58,129.24 = 23,259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,122.91/58,129.24 = 23,259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,122.91x = 58,129.24 × 23,259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,122.91x = 1,352,064,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,064,614.58/42,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.08

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