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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,013.59, 63,013.91 and 18,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,013.59, 63,013.91 and 18,635.91 is: 27,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,013.59 : 63,013.91 = 18,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,013.59/63,013.91 = 18,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,013.59x = 63,013.91 × 18,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,013.59x = 1,174,321,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,321,462.33/42,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,950.99

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