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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,223.79, 58,276.86 and 30,156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,223.79, 58,276.86 and 30,156.95 is: 41,622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,223.79 : 58,276.86 = 30,156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,223.79/58,276.86 = 30,156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,223.79x = 58,276.86 × 30,156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,223.79x = 1,757,452,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,452,353.18/42,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,622.33

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