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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,263.29, 63,396.96 and 34,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,263.29, 63,396.96 and 34,854.22 is: 52,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,263.29 : 63,396.96 = 34,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,263.29/63,396.96 = 34,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,263.29x = 63,396.96 × 34,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,263.29x = 2,209,651,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,651,591.17/42,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,283.00

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