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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.62, 63,086.52 and 15,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.62, 63,086.52 and 15,770.30 is: 23,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.62 : 63,086.52 = 15,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.62/63,086.52 = 15,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.62x = 63,086.52 × 15,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.62x = 994,893,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,893,346.36/42,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.11

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