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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,206.06, 63,311.22 and 12,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,206.06, 63,311.22 and 12,624.15 is: 18,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,206.06 : 63,311.22 = 12,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,206.06/63,311.22 = 12,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,206.06x = 63,311.22 × 12,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,206.06x = 799,250,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,250,575.38/42,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.87

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