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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,284.76, 63,457.92 and 34,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,284.76, 63,457.92 and 34,064.04 is: 51,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,284.76 : 63,457.92 = 34,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,284.76/63,457.92 = 34,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,284.76x = 63,457.92 × 34,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,284.76x = 2,161,633,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,633,125.20/42,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,120.86

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