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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,508.71, 58,704.48 and 35,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,508.71, 58,704.48 and 35,029.17 is: 48,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,508.71 : 58,704.48 = 35,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,508.71/58,704.48 = 35,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,508.71x = 58,704.48 × 35,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,508.71x = 2,056,369,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,369,209.68/42,508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,375.24

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