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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,748.64, 59,020.80 and 38,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,748.64, 59,020.80 and 38,264.48 is: 52,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,748.64 : 59,020.80 = 38,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,748.64/59,020.80 = 38,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,748.64x = 59,020.80 × 38,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,748.64x = 2,258,400,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,400,221.18/42,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,829.76

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