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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,275.71, 58,207.70 and 35,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,275.71, 58,207.70 and 35,889.06 is: 49,414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,275.71 : 58,207.70 = 35,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,275.71/58,207.70 = 35,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,275.71x = 58,207.70 × 35,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,275.71x = 2,089,019,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,019,637.76/42,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,414.18

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