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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,035.70, 58,007.50 and 22,915.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,035.70, 58,007.50 and 22,915.06 is: 31,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,035.70 : 58,007.50 = 22,915.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,035.70/58,007.50 = 22,915.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,035.70x = 58,007.50 × 22,915.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,035.70x = 1,329,245,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,245,342.95/42,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,621.82

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