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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,133.72, 58,139.56 and 23,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,133.72, 58,139.56 and 23,269.72 is: 32,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,133.72 : 58,139.56 = 23,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,133.72/58,139.56 = 23,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,133.72x = 58,139.56 × 23,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,133.72x = 1,352,891,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,891,282.12/42,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.47

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