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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975.54, 64,488.33 and 18,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975.54, 64,488.33 and 18,013.50 is: 27,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975.54 : 64,488.33 = 18,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975.54/64,488.33 = 18,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975.54x = 64,488.33 × 18,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975.54x = 1,161,660,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,660,532.46/42,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.74

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