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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,124.26, 58,131.33 and 23,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,124.26, 58,131.33 and 23,261.28 is: 32,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,124.26 : 58,131.33 = 23,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,124.26/58,131.33 = 23,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,124.26x = 58,131.33 × 23,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,124.26x = 1,352,209,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,209,143.90/42,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,100.48

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