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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,543.54, 58,689.90 and 33,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,543.54, 58,689.90 and 33,047.10 is: 45,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,543.54 : 58,689.90 = 33,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,543.54/58,689.90 = 33,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,543.54x = 58,689.90 × 33,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,543.54x = 1,939,530,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,530,994.29/42,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,589.32

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