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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,664.62, 58,872.51 and 30,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,664.62, 58,872.51 and 30,067.50 is: 41,489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,664.62 : 58,872.51 = 30,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,664.62/58,872.51 = 30,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,664.62x = 58,872.51 × 30,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,664.62x = 1,770,149,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,149,194.43/42,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,489.86

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