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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.08, 58,022.84 and 22,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.08, 58,022.84 and 22,926 is: 31,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.08 : 58,022.84 = 22,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.08/58,022.84 = 22,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.08x = 58,022.84 × 22,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.08x = 1,330,231,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,231,687.16/42,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,637.48

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