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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.59, 58,024.74 and 22,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.59, 58,024.74 and 22,926.21 is: 31,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.59 : 58,024.74 = 22,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.59/58,024.74 = 22,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.59x = 58,024.74 × 22,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.59x = 1,330,287,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,287,374.44/42,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,638.41

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