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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,748.12, 64,413.97 and 35,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,748.12, 64,413.97 and 35,127.64 is: 52,931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,748.12 : 64,413.97 = 35,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,748.12/64,413.97 = 35,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,748.12x = 64,413.97 × 35,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,748.12x = 2,262,710,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,710,749.13/42,748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,931.23

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