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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,149.65, 62,916.99 and 36,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,149.65, 62,916.99 and 36,829.19 is: 54,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,149.65 : 62,916.99 = 36,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,149.65/62,916.99 = 36,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,149.65x = 62,916.99 × 36,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,149.65x = 2,317,181,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,181,778.94/42,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,975.11

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