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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,054.64, 58,035.46 and 22,934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,054.64, 58,035.46 and 22,934.45 is: 31,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,054.64 : 58,035.46 = 22,934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,054.64/58,035.46 = 22,934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,054.64x = 58,035.46 × 22,934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,054.64x = 1,331,011,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,011,632.47/42,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,649.58

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