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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,182.53, 63,279.92 and 14,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,182.53, 63,279.92 and 14,094.24 is: 21,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,182.53 : 63,279.92 = 14,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,182.53/63,279.92 = 14,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,182.53x = 63,279.92 × 14,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,182.53x = 891,882,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,882,379.66/42,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.41

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