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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.92, 58,134.96 and 23,264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.92, 58,134.96 and 23,264.64 is: 32,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.92 : 58,134.96 = 23,264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.92/58,134.96 = 23,264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.92x = 58,134.96 × 23,264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.92x = 1,352,488,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,488,915.81/42,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.34

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