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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,174.79, 58,163.50 and 34,993.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,174.79, 58,163.50 and 34,993.33 is: 48,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,174.79 : 58,163.50 = 34,993.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,174.79/58,163.50 = 34,993.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,174.79x = 58,163.50 × 34,993.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,174.79x = 2,035,334,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,334,346.12/42,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,259.51

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