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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,275.09, 58,206.84 and 35,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,275.09, 58,206.84 and 35,888.44 is: 49,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,275.09 : 58,206.84 = 35,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,275.09/58,206.84 = 35,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,275.09x = 58,206.84 × 35,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,275.09x = 2,088,952,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,952,404.83/42,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,413.32

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