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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,125.06, 58,132.64 and 23,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,125.06, 58,132.64 and 23,262.19 is: 32,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,125.06 : 58,132.64 = 23,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,125.06/58,132.64 = 23,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,125.06x = 58,132.64 × 23,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,125.06x = 1,352,292,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,292,298.86/42,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,101.85

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