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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,167.76, 63,262.59 and 12,585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,167.76, 63,262.59 and 12,585.59 is: 18,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,167.76 : 63,262.59 = 12,585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,167.76/63,262.59 = 12,585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,167.76x = 63,262.59 × 12,585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,167.76x = 796,197,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,197,020.08/42,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.65

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