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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,315.67, 63,230.63 and 32,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,315.67, 63,230.63 and 32,265.19 is: 48,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,315.67 : 63,230.63 = 32,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,315.67/63,230.63 = 32,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,315.67x = 63,230.63 × 32,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,315.67x = 2,040,148,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,148,290.77/42,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,212.60

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