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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,191.65, 63,275.76 and 12,602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,191.65, 63,275.76 and 12,602.47 is: 18,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,191.65 : 63,275.76 = 12,602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,191.65/63,275.76 = 12,602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,191.65x = 63,275.76 × 12,602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,191.65x = 797,430,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,430,867.13/42,191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.21

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