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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,126.64, 63,228.84 and 21,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,126.64, 63,228.84 and 21,364.72 is: 32,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,126.64 : 63,228.84 = 21,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,126.64/63,228.84 = 21,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,126.64x = 63,228.84 × 21,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,126.64x = 1,350,866,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,866,462.52/42,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,066.80

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