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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,995.04, 59,227.26 and 36,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,995.04, 59,227.26 and 36,601.04 is: 50,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,995.04 : 59,227.26 = 36,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,995.04/59,227.26 = 36,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,995.04x = 59,227.26 × 36,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,995.04x = 2,167,779,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,779,312.35/42,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,419.29

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