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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,683.43, 63,972.70 and 30,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,683.43, 63,972.70 and 30,207 is: 45,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,683.43 : 63,972.70 = 30,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,683.43/63,972.70 = 30,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,683.43x = 63,972.70 × 30,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,683.43x = 1,932,423,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,423,197.87/42,683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,273.38

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