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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,069.92, 63,111.15 and 12,484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,069.92, 63,111.15 and 12,484.26 is: 18,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,069.92 : 63,111.15 = 12,484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,069.92/63,111.15 = 12,484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,069.92x = 63,111.15 × 12,484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,069.92x = 787,896,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,896,005.50/42,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.25

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