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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,725.78, 58,977.92 and 38,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,725.78, 58,977.92 and 38,241.52 is: 52,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,725.78 : 58,977.92 = 38,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,725.78/58,977.92 = 38,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,725.78x = 58,977.92 × 38,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,725.78x = 2,255,405,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,405,255.40/42,725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,787.93

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