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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,105.62, 63,145.28 and 14,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,105.62, 63,145.28 and 14,019.12 is: 21,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,105.62 : 63,145.28 = 14,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,105.62/63,145.28 = 14,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,105.62x = 63,145.28 × 14,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,105.62x = 885,241,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,241,257.75/42,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.30

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