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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,053.44, 62,993.94 and 33,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,053.44, 62,993.94 and 33,688.12 is: 50,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,053.44 : 62,993.94 = 33,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,053.44/62,993.94 = 33,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,053.44x = 62,993.94 × 33,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,053.44x = 2,122,147,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,147,409.99/42,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,463.11

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