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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,039.44, 62,793.93 and 35,396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,039.44, 62,793.93 and 35,396.43 is: 52,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,039.44 : 62,793.93 = 35,396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,039.44/62,793.93 = 35,396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,039.44x = 62,793.93 × 35,396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,039.44x = 2,222,680,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,680,633.70/42,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,871.33

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