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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,128.96, 58,111.27 and 32,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,128.96, 58,111.27 and 32,035.28 is: 44,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,128.96 : 58,111.27 = 32,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,128.96/58,111.27 = 32,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,128.96x = 58,111.27 × 32,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,128.96x = 1,861,610,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,610,555.09/42,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,188.38

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