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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,808.67, 59,092.53 and 38,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,808.67, 59,092.53 and 38,324.63 is: 52,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,808.67 : 59,092.53 = 38,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,808.67/59,092.53 = 38,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,808.67x = 59,092.53 × 38,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,808.67x = 2,264,699,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,699,459.82/42,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,902.82

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