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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,325.61, 63,488.96 and 29,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,325.61, 63,488.96 and 29,174.45 is: 43,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,325.61 : 63,488.96 = 29,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,325.61/63,488.96 = 29,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,325.61x = 63,488.96 × 29,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,325.61x = 1,852,255,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,255,611.33/42,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,762.05

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