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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,262.29, 63,395.46 and 34,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,262.29, 63,395.46 and 34,853.22 is: 52,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,262.29 : 63,395.46 = 34,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,262.29/63,395.46 = 34,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,262.29x = 63,395.46 × 34,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,262.29x = 2,209,535,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,535,914.38/42,262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,281.50

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