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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.02, 58,135.37 and 23,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.02, 58,135.37 and 23,264.15 is: 32,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.02 : 58,135.37 = 23,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.02/58,135.37 = 23,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.02x = 58,135.37 × 23,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.02x = 1,352,469,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,469,560.99/42,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.56

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