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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,151.16, 63,256.77 and 19,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,151.16, 63,256.77 and 19,969.44 is: 29,968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,151.16 : 63,256.77 = 19,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,151.16/63,256.77 = 19,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,151.16x = 63,256.77 × 19,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,151.16x = 1,263,202,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,202,273.11/42,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,968.39

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