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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,126.89, 58,108.40 and 32,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,126.89, 58,108.40 and 32,033.20 is: 44,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,126.89 : 58,108.40 = 32,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,126.89/58,108.40 = 32,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,126.89x = 58,108.40 × 32,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,126.89x = 1,861,397,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,397,824.74/42,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,185.51

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