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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,011.77, 63,036.19 and 22,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,011.77, 63,036.19 and 22,285.49 is: 33,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,011.77 : 63,036.19 = 22,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,011.77/63,036.19 = 22,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,011.77x = 63,036.19 × 22,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,011.77x = 1,404,792,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,792,381.88/42,011.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,438.07

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