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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.48, 58,141.28 and 23,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.48, 58,141.28 and 23,265.44 is: 32,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.48 : 58,141.28 = 23,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.48/58,141.28 = 23,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.48x = 58,141.28 × 23,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.48x = 1,352,682,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,682,461.36/42,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,108.50

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