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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,729.29, 64,038.16 and 30,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,729.29, 64,038.16 and 30,922.82 is: 46,343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,729.29 : 64,038.16 = 30,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,729.29/64,038.16 = 30,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,729.29x = 64,038.16 × 30,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,729.29x = 1,980,240,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,240,494.81/42,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,343.87

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