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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,052.72, 63,079.08 and 14,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,052.72, 63,079.08 and 14,350 is: 21,525

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,052.72 : 63,079.08 = 14,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,052.72/63,079.08 = 14,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,052.72x = 63,079.08 × 14,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,052.72x = 905,184,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,184,798/42,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525

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