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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128, 58,133.84 and 23,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128, 58,133.84 and 23,264.96 is: 32,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128 : 58,133.84 = 23,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128/58,133.84 = 23,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128x = 58,133.84 × 23,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128x = 1,352,481,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,481,462.25/42,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,104.10

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