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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.34, 58,137.09 and 23,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.34, 58,137.09 and 23,265.30 is: 32,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.34 : 58,137.09 = 23,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.34/58,137.09 = 23,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.34x = 58,137.09 × 23,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.34x = 1,352,576,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,576,839.98/42,128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,106.10

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