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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,344.76, 58,289.10 and 36,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,344.76, 58,289.10 and 36,599.60 is: 50,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,344.76 : 58,289.10 = 36,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,344.76/58,289.10 = 36,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,344.76x = 58,289.10 × 36,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,344.76x = 2,133,357,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,357,630.83/42,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,380.68

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