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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,126.31, 58,132.74 and 23,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,126.31, 58,132.74 and 23,263.03 is: 32,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,126.31 : 58,132.74 = 23,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,126.31/58,132.74 = 23,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,126.31x = 58,132.74 × 23,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,126.31x = 1,352,343,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,343,674.60/42,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.12

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