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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.45, 63,069.39 and 12,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.45, 63,069.39 and 12,464.44 is: 18,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.45 : 63,069.39 = 12,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.45/63,069.39 = 12,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.45x = 63,069.39 × 12,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.45x = 786,124,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,124,627.49/42,046.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.58

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