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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,662.54, 63,943.97 and 32,098.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,662.54, 63,943.97 and 32,098.61 is: 48,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,662.54 : 63,943.97 = 32,098.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,662.54/63,943.97 = 32,098.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,662.54x = 63,943.97 × 32,098.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,662.54x = 2,052,512,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,512,554.25/42,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,110.42

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