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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,127.98, 58,135.50 and 23,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,127.98, 58,135.50 and 23,264.70 is: 32,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,127.98 : 58,135.50 = 23,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,127.98/58,135.50 = 23,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,127.98x = 58,135.50 × 23,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,127.98x = 1,352,504,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,504,966.85/42,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.67

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