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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,209.58, 63,316.48 and 12,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,209.58, 63,316.48 and 12,627.66 is: 18,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,209.58 : 63,316.48 = 12,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,209.58/63,316.48 = 12,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,209.58x = 63,316.48 × 12,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,209.58x = 799,538,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,538,981.84/42,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.12

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