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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.72, 63,050.58 and 14,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.72, 63,050.58 and 14,331 is: 21,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.72 : 63,050.58 = 14,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.72/63,050.58 = 14,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.72x = 63,050.58 × 14,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.72x = 903,577,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,577,861.98/42,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.50

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