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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,808.63, 59,092.47 and 38,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,808.63, 59,092.47 and 38,324.60 is: 52,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,808.63 : 59,092.47 = 38,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,808.63/59,092.47 = 38,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,808.63x = 59,092.47 × 38,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,808.63x = 2,264,695,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,695,199.64/42,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,902.77

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