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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,716.82, 58,976.93 and 38,232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,716.82, 58,976.93 and 38,232.79 is: 52,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,716.82 : 58,976.93 = 38,232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,716.82/58,976.93 = 38,232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,716.82x = 58,976.93 × 38,232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,716.82x = 2,254,852,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,852,579.53/42,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,786.06

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