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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,068.34, 58,055.40 and 22,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,068.34, 58,055.40 and 22,948.44 is: 31,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,068.34 : 58,055.40 = 22,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,068.34/58,055.40 = 22,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,068.34x = 58,055.40 × 22,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,068.34x = 1,332,280,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,280,573.30/42,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,669.44

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