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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,179.05, 63,247.08 and 14,089.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,179.05, 63,247.08 and 14,089.01 is: 21,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,179.05 : 63,247.08 = 14,089.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,179.05/63,247.08 = 14,089.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,179.05x = 63,247.08 × 14,089.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,179.05x = 891,088,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,088,399.94/42,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.33

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