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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,235.44, 63,376.92 and 29,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,235.44, 63,376.92 and 29,098.32 is: 43,663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,235.44 : 63,376.92 = 29,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,235.44/63,376.92 = 29,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,235.44x = 63,376.92 × 29,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,235.44x = 1,844,161,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,161,898.77/42,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,663.85

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