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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,113.94, 58,041.12 and 34,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,113.94, 58,041.12 and 34,905.89 is: 48,107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,113.94 : 58,041.12 = 34,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,113.94/58,041.12 = 34,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,113.94x = 58,041.12 × 34,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,113.94x = 2,025,977,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,977,058.77/42,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,107.04

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