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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,041.04, 63,102.60 and 34,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,041.04, 63,102.60 and 34,720.08 is: 52,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,041.04 : 63,102.60 = 34,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,041.04/63,102.60 = 34,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,041.04x = 63,102.60 × 34,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,041.04x = 2,190,927,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,927,320.21/42,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,114.01

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