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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,659.46, 63,939.38 and 32,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,659.46, 63,939.38 and 32,095.55 is: 48,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,659.46 : 63,939.38 = 32,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,659.46/63,939.38 = 32,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,659.46x = 63,939.38 × 32,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,659.46x = 2,052,169,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,169,567.13/42,659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,105.85

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