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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,512.76, 63,737.40 and 29,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,512.76, 63,737.40 and 29,327.52 is: 43,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,512.76 : 63,737.40 = 29,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,512.76/63,737.40 = 29,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,512.76x = 63,737.40 × 29,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,512.76x = 1,869,259,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,259,873.25/42,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,969.38

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