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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.41, 58,135.78 and 23,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.41, 58,135.78 and 23,264.49 is: 32,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.41 : 58,135.78 = 23,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.41/58,135.78 = 23,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.41x = 58,135.78 × 23,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.41x = 1,352,499,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,499,272.45/42,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.97

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