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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,122.39, 58,060.87 and 36,657.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,122.39, 58,060.87 and 36,657.47 is: 50,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,122.39 : 58,060.87 = 36,657.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,122.39/58,060.87 = 36,657.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,122.39x = 58,060.87 × 36,657.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,122.39x = 2,128,364,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,364,327.12/42,122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,528.11

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