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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,059.34, 58,041.94 and 22,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,059.34, 58,041.94 and 22,939.14 is: 31,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,059.34 : 58,041.94 = 22,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,059.34/58,041.94 = 22,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,059.34x = 58,041.94 × 22,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,059.34x = 1,331,432,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,432,187.53/42,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,656.04

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