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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,811.20, 64,216.80 and 33,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,811.20, 64,216.80 and 33,998.40 is: 50,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,811.20 : 64,216.80 = 33,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,811.20/64,216.80 = 33,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,811.20x = 64,216.80 × 33,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,811.20x = 2,183,268,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,268,453.12/42,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,997.60

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