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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,248.61, 58,240.98 and 32,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,248.61, 58,240.98 and 32,159.48 is: 44,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,248.61 : 58,240.98 = 32,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,248.61/58,240.98 = 32,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,248.61x = 58,240.98 × 32,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,248.61x = 1,872,999,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,999,340.29/42,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,332.80

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