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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,148.52, 58,092.90 and 32,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,148.52, 58,092.90 and 32,699.24 is: 45,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,148.52 : 58,092.90 = 32,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,148.52/58,092.90 = 32,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,148.52x = 58,092.90 × 32,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,148.52x = 1,899,593,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,593,679.40/42,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,069.05

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