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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,676.19, 58,920.88 and 38,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,676.19, 58,920.88 and 38,192.23 is: 52,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,676.19 : 58,920.88 = 38,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,676.19/58,920.88 = 38,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,676.19x = 58,920.88 × 38,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,676.19x = 2,250,319,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,319,557.98/42,676.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,730.10

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