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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,012.67, 63,028.81 and 13,930.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,012.67, 63,028.81 and 13,930.67 is: 20,899.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,012.67 : 63,028.81 = 13,930.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,012.67/63,028.81 = 13,930.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,012.67x = 63,028.81 × 13,930.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,012.67x = 878,033,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,033,552.60/42,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.26

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