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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,133.26, 58,143.51 and 23,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,133.26, 58,143.51 and 23,270.62 is: 32,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,133.26 : 58,143.51 = 23,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,133.26/58,143.51 = 23,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,133.26x = 58,143.51 × 23,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,133.26x = 1,353,035,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,035,526.68/42,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,113.24

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