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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,097.62, 63,133.80 and 34,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,097.62, 63,133.80 and 34,683.66 is: 52,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,097.62 : 63,133.80 = 34,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,097.62/63,133.80 = 34,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,097.62x = 63,133.80 × 34,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,097.62x = 2,189,711,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,711,253.71/42,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,015.08

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