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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,210.54, 63,315.90 and 29,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,210.54, 63,315.90 and 29,023.02 is: 43,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,210.54 : 63,315.90 = 29,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,210.54/63,315.90 = 29,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,210.54x = 63,315.90 × 29,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,210.54x = 1,837,618,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,618,632.02/42,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,534.59

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