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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,004.54, 62,999.52 and 14,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,004.54, 62,999.52 and 14,302.54 is: 21,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,004.54 : 62,999.52 = 14,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,004.54/62,999.52 = 14,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,004.54x = 62,999.52 × 14,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,004.54x = 901,053,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,053,154.78/42,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.33

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