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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,594.49, 58,725.79 and 34,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,594.49, 58,725.79 and 34,909.48 is: 48,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,594.49 : 58,725.79 = 34,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,594.49/58,725.79 = 34,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,594.49x = 58,725.79 × 34,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,594.49x = 2,050,086,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,086,791.49/42,594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,130.33

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