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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,710.70, 64,029.59 and 30,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,710.70, 64,029.59 and 30,191.34 is: 45,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,710.70 : 64,029.59 = 30,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,710.70/64,029.59 = 30,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,710.70x = 64,029.59 × 30,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,710.70x = 1,933,139,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,139,121.75/42,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,261.24

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