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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.98, 58,270.05 and 23,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.98, 58,270.05 and 23,105.14 is: 31,884.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.98 : 58,270.05 = 23,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.98/58,270.05 = 23,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.98x = 58,270.05 × 23,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.98x = 1,346,337,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,337,663.06/42,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.86

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