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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.76, 58,138.08 and 23,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.76, 58,138.08 and 23,267.10 is: 32,108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.76 : 58,138.08 = 23,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.76/58,138.08 = 23,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.76x = 58,138.08 × 23,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.76x = 1,352,704,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,704,521.17/42,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,108.81

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