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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,214.05, 63,321.08 and 11,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,214.05, 63,321.08 and 11,049.30 is: 16,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,214.05 : 63,321.08 = 11,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,214.05/63,321.08 = 11,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,214.05x = 63,321.08 × 11,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,214.05x = 699,653,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,653,554.00/42,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.95

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