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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,133.52, 63,218.72 and 19,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,133.52, 63,218.72 and 19,962.72 is: 29,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,133.52 : 63,218.72 = 19,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,133.52/63,218.72 = 19,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,133.52x = 63,218.72 × 19,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,133.52x = 1,262,017,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,017,606.12/42,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,952.82

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