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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,279.60, 58,226.94 and 35,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,279.60, 58,226.94 and 35,141.34 is: 48,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,279.60 : 58,226.94 = 35,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,279.60/58,226.94 = 35,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,279.60x = 58,226.94 × 35,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,279.60x = 2,046,172,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,172,695.70/42,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,396.22

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