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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,111.63, 58,114.16 and 22,991.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,111.63, 58,114.16 and 22,991.43 is: 31,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,111.63 : 58,114.16 = 22,991.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,111.63/58,114.16 = 22,991.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,111.63x = 58,114.16 × 22,991.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,111.63x = 1,336,127,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,127,526.69/42,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.23

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