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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.84, 58,137.78 and 23,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.84, 58,137.78 and 23,265.80 is: 32,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.84 : 58,137.78 = 23,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.84/58,137.78 = 23,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.84x = 58,137.78 × 23,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.84x = 1,352,621,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,621,961.92/42,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,106.79

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