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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,129, 63,211.95 and 19,958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,129, 63,211.95 and 19,958.22 is: 29,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,129 : 63,211.95 = 19,958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,129/63,211.95 = 19,958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,129x = 63,211.95 × 19,958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,129x = 1,261,598,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,598,004.73/42,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,946.07

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