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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,458.08, 63,603.02 and 29,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,458.08, 63,603.02 and 29,098.24 is: 43,589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,458.08 : 63,603.02 = 29,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,458.08/63,603.02 = 29,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,458.08x = 63,603.02 × 29,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,458.08x = 1,850,735,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,735,940.68/42,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,589.72

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