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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,150.52, 58,095.66 and 32,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,150.52, 58,095.66 and 32,701.24 is: 45,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,150.52 : 58,095.66 = 32,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,150.52/58,095.66 = 32,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,150.52x = 58,095.66 × 32,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,150.52x = 1,899,800,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,800,120.62/42,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,071.81

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