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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,106.94, 63,146.72 and 14,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,106.94, 63,146.72 and 14,019.44 is: 21,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,106.94 : 63,146.72 = 14,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,106.94/63,146.72 = 14,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,106.94x = 63,146.72 × 14,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,106.94x = 885,281,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,281,582.14/42,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.60

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