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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.68, 58,135.80 and 23,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.68, 58,135.80 and 23,264.40 is: 32,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.68 : 58,135.80 = 23,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.68/58,135.80 = 23,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.68x = 58,135.80 × 23,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.68x = 1,352,494,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,494,505.52/42,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.65

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