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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.16, 63,285.28 and 14,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.16, 63,285.28 and 14,114.60 is: 21,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.16 : 63,285.28 = 14,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.16/63,285.28 = 14,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.16x = 63,285.28 × 14,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.16x = 893,246,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,246,413.09/42,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.38

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