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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.17, 58,135.11 and 23,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.17, 58,135.11 and 23,263.89 is: 32,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.17 : 58,135.11 = 23,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.17/58,135.11 = 23,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.17x = 58,135.11 × 23,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.17x = 1,352,448,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,448,804.18/42,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,103.96

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