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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,149.90, 58,049.16 and 35,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,149.90, 58,049.16 and 35,011.17 is: 48,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,149.90 : 58,049.16 = 35,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,149.90/58,049.16 = 35,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,149.90x = 58,049.16 × 35,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,149.90x = 2,032,368,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,368,877.83/42,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,217.64

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