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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,037.48, 63,062.70 and 14,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,037.48, 63,062.70 and 14,329 is: 21,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,037.48 : 63,062.70 = 14,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,037.48/63,062.70 = 14,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,037.48x = 63,062.70 × 14,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,037.48x = 903,625,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,625,428.30/42,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.71

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