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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.67, 58,137.18 and 23,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.67, 58,137.18 and 23,265.39 is: 32,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.67 : 58,137.18 = 23,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.67/58,137.18 = 23,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.67x = 58,137.18 × 23,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.67x = 1,352,584,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,584,166.20/42,128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,106.03

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