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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,205.12, 63,329.36 and 18,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,205.12, 63,329.36 and 18,846.88 is: 28,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,205.12 : 63,329.36 = 18,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,205.12/63,329.36 = 18,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,205.12x = 63,329.36 × 18,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,205.12x = 1,193,560,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,560,848.40/42,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,280.00

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