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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,908.30, 59,192.41 and 37,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,908.30, 59,192.41 and 37,235.08 is: 51,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,908.30 : 59,192.41 = 37,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,908.30/59,192.41 = 37,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,908.30x = 59,192.41 × 37,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,908.30x = 2,204,034,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,034,172.46/42,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,366.15

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