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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,806.97, 59,090.20 and 38,322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,806.97, 59,090.20 and 38,322.95 is: 52,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,806.97 : 59,090.20 = 38,322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,806.97/59,090.20 = 38,322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,806.97x = 59,090.20 × 38,322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,806.97x = 2,264,510,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,510,388.83/42,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,900.51

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