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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,298.70, 63,272.75 and 32,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,298.70, 63,272.75 and 32,227.26 is: 48,207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,298.70 : 63,272.75 = 32,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,298.70/63,272.75 = 32,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,298.70x = 63,272.75 × 32,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,298.70x = 2,039,107,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,107,204.03/42,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,207.33

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