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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,666.32, 63,947.58 and 30,189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,666.32, 63,947.58 and 30,189.95 is: 45,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,666.32 : 63,947.58 = 30,189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,666.32/63,947.58 = 30,189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,666.32x = 63,947.58 × 30,189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,666.32x = 1,930,573,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,573,923.08/42,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,248.20

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