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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,254.81, 63,377.41 and 11,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,254.81, 63,377.41 and 11,092.49 is: 16,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,254.81 : 63,377.41 = 11,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,254.81/63,377.41 = 11,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,254.81x = 63,377.41 × 11,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,254.81x = 703,012,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,012,942.03/42,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.47

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