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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,298.92, 63,477.09 and 22,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,298.92, 63,477.09 and 22,591.62 is: 33,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,298.92 : 63,477.09 = 22,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,298.92/63,477.09 = 22,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,298.92x = 63,477.09 × 22,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,298.92x = 1,434,050,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,050,295.99/42,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,902.76

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