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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.56, 58,135.89 and 23,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.56, 58,135.89 and 23,265.28 is: 32,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.56 : 58,135.89 = 23,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.56/58,135.89 = 23,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.56x = 58,135.89 × 23,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.56x = 1,352,547,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,547,758.90/42,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.25

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