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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,893.76, 59,209.92 and 41,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,893.76, 59,209.92 and 41,710.08 is: 57,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,893.76 : 59,209.92 = 41,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,893.76/59,209.92 = 41,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,893.76x = 59,209.92 × 41,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,893.76x = 2,469,650,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,650,499.99/42,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,575.99

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