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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.36, 62,987.94 and 23,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.36, 62,987.94 and 23,290.68 is: 34,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.36 : 62,987.94 = 23,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.36/62,987.94 = 23,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.36x = 62,987.94 × 23,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.36x = 1,467,031,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,031,954.40/42,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,901.61

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