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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,002.80, 62,858.40 and 38,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,002.80, 62,858.40 and 38,503.60 is: 57,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,002.80 : 62,858.40 = 38,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,002.80/62,858.40 = 38,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,002.80x = 62,858.40 × 38,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,002.80x = 2,420,274,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,274,690.24/42,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,621.75

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