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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.53, 58,002.70 and 22,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.53, 58,002.70 and 22,911.48 is: 31,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.53 : 58,002.70 = 22,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.53/58,002.70 = 22,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.53x = 58,002.70 × 22,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.53x = 1,328,927,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,927,701.00/42,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,617.40

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