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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,099.52, 63,108.32 and 35,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,099.52, 63,108.32 and 35,187.52 is: 52,747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,099.52 : 63,108.32 = 35,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,099.52/63,108.32 = 35,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,099.52x = 63,108.32 × 35,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,099.52x = 2,220,625,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,625,272.17/42,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,747.04

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