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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,256.22, 63,394.33 and 13,793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,256.22, 63,394.33 and 13,793.02 is: 20,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,256.22 : 63,394.33 = 13,793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,256.22/63,394.33 = 13,793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,256.22x = 63,394.33 × 13,793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,256.22x = 874,399,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,399,358.06/42,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.80

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