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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,312.98, 58,268.87 and 39,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,312.98, 58,268.87 and 39,608.49 is: 54,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,312.98 : 58,268.87 = 39,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,312.98/58,268.87 = 39,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,312.98x = 58,268.87 × 39,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,312.98x = 2,307,942,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,942,123.70/42,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,544.54

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