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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,255.52, 63,322.80 and 23,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,255.52, 63,322.80 and 23,748.64 is: 35,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,255.52 : 63,322.80 = 23,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,255.52/63,322.80 = 23,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,255.52x = 63,322.80 × 23,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,255.52x = 1,503,830,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,830,380.99/42,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.97

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