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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,125.92, 58,133.38 and 23,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,125.92, 58,133.38 and 23,262.64 is: 32,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,125.92 : 58,133.38 = 23,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,125.92/58,133.38 = 23,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,125.92x = 58,133.38 × 23,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,125.92x = 1,352,335,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,335,890.92/42,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.23

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