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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,593.74, 58,724.77 and 34,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,593.74, 58,724.77 and 34,908.73 is: 48,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,593.74 : 58,724.77 = 34,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,593.74/58,724.77 = 34,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,593.74x = 58,724.77 × 34,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,593.74x = 2,050,007,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,007,140.24/42,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,129.31

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