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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,225.63, 63,252.33 and 19,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,225.63, 63,252.33 and 19,971.54 is: 29,916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,225.63 : 63,252.33 = 19,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,225.63/63,252.33 = 19,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,225.63x = 63,252.33 × 19,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,225.63x = 1,263,246,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,246,438.69/42,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,916.58

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