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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,316.65, 63,458.57 and 22,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,316.65, 63,458.57 and 22,584.44 is: 33,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,316.65 : 63,458.57 = 22,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,316.65/63,458.57 = 22,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,316.65x = 63,458.57 × 22,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,316.65x = 1,433,176,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,176,266.65/42,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,867.90

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