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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,259.68, 63,385.74 and 12,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,259.68, 63,385.74 and 12,684.12 is: 19,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,259.68 : 63,385.74 = 12,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,259.68/63,385.74 = 12,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,259.68x = 63,385.74 × 12,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,259.68x = 803,992,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,992,332.45/42,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.05

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