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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,029.34, 62,973.95 and 34,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,029.34, 62,973.95 and 34,555.95 is: 51,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,029.34 : 62,973.95 = 34,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,029.34/62,973.95 = 34,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,029.34x = 62,973.95 × 34,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,029.34x = 2,176,124,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,124,494.72/42,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,776.32

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