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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,287.26, 58,301.10 and 36,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,287.26, 58,301.10 and 36,382.36 is: 50,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,287.26 : 58,301.10 = 36,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,287.26/58,301.10 = 36,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,287.26x = 58,301.10 × 36,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,287.26x = 2,121,131,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,131,608.60/42,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,160.06

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