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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,669.97, 64,011.63 and 34,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,669.97, 64,011.63 and 34,753.43 is: 52,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,669.97 : 64,011.63 = 34,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,669.97/64,011.63 = 34,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,669.97x = 64,011.63 × 34,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,669.97x = 2,224,623,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,623,702.39/42,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,135.58

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