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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,010.65, 63,034.50 and 22,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,010.65, 63,034.50 and 22,284.36 is: 33,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,010.65 : 63,034.50 = 22,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,010.65/63,034.50 = 22,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,010.65x = 63,034.50 × 22,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,010.65x = 1,404,683,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,683,379.00/42,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,436.37

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