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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.44, 63,095.54 and 12,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.44, 63,095.54 and 12,481.27 is: 18,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.44 : 63,095.54 = 12,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.44/63,095.54 = 12,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.44x = 63,095.54 × 12,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.44x = 787,512,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,512,675.51/42,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.02

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