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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.70, 58,136.22 and 23,264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.70, 58,136.22 and 23,264.83 is: 32,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.70 : 58,136.22 = 23,264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.70/58,136.22 = 23,264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.70x = 58,136.22 × 23,264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.70x = 1,352,529,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,529,129.80/42,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.46

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