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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,267.44, 63,253.56 and 33,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,267.44, 63,253.56 and 33,926.96 is: 50,771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,267.44 : 63,253.56 = 33,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,267.44/63,253.56 = 33,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,267.44x = 63,253.56 × 33,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,267.44x = 2,146,000,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,000,999.98/42,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,771.97

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