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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,011.64, 63,017.43 and 19,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,011.64, 63,017.43 and 19,510.02 is: 29,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,011.64 : 63,017.43 = 19,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,011.64/63,017.43 = 19,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,011.64x = 63,017.43 × 19,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,011.64x = 1,229,471,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,471,319.65/42,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,265.02

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