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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.97, 58,176.14 and 35,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,183.97, 58,176.14 and 35,002.46 is: 48,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,183.97 : 58,176.14 = 35,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,183.97/58,176.14 = 35,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,183.97x = 58,176.14 × 35,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,183.97x = 2,036,307,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,307,983.73/42,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,272.08

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