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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,744.44, 64,029.58 and 34,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,744.44, 64,029.58 and 34,875 is: 52,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,744.44 : 64,029.58 = 34,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,744.44/64,029.58 = 34,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,744.44x = 64,029.58 × 34,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,744.44x = 2,233,031,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,031,602.50/42,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,241.45

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