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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,255.63, 63,445.74 and 23,572.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,255.63, 63,445.74 and 23,572.17 is: 35,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,255.63 : 63,445.74 = 23,572.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,255.63/63,445.74 = 23,572.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,255.63x = 63,445.74 × 23,572.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,255.63x = 1,495,553,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,553,769.06/42,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,393.01

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