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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,131.53, 58,141.15 and 23,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,131.53, 58,141.15 and 23,268.25 is: 32,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,131.53 : 58,141.15 = 23,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,131.53/58,141.15 = 23,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,131.53x = 58,141.15 × 23,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,131.53x = 1,352,842,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,842,813.49/42,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.99

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