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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,233.08, 63,305.88 and 34,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,233.08, 63,305.88 and 34,759.01 is: 52,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,233.08 : 63,305.88 = 34,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,233.08/63,305.88 = 34,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,233.08x = 63,305.88 × 34,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,233.08x = 2,200,449,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,449,485.56/42,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,102.51

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