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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,714.92, 64,094.52 and 30,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,714.92, 64,094.52 and 30,314.72 is: 45,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,714.92 : 64,094.52 = 30,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,714.92/64,094.52 = 30,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,714.92x = 64,094.52 × 30,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,714.92x = 1,943,007,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,007,427.33/42,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,487.79

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