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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,922.96, 59,103.40 and 38,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,922.96, 59,103.40 and 38,073.20 is: 52,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,922.96 : 59,103.40 = 38,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,922.96/59,103.40 = 38,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,922.96x = 59,103.40 × 38,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,922.96x = 2,250,255,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,255,568.88/42,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,425.45

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