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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.33, 58,023.19 and 22,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.33, 58,023.19 and 22,926.25 is: 31,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.33 : 58,023.19 = 22,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.33/58,023.19 = 22,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.33x = 58,023.19 × 22,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.33x = 1,330,254,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,254,102.42/42,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,637.82

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