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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,994.36, 64,510.10 and 23,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,994.36, 64,510.10 and 23,287 is: 34,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,994.36 : 64,510.10 = 23,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,994.36/64,510.10 = 23,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,994.36x = 64,510.10 × 23,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,994.36x = 1,502,246,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,246,698.70/42,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,940.55

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