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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,131.22, 58,136.13 and 23,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,131.22, 58,136.13 and 23,267.22 is: 32,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,131.22 : 58,136.13 = 23,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,131.22/58,136.13 = 23,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,131.22x = 58,136.13 × 23,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,131.22x = 1,352,666,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,666,126.66/42,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,106.03

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