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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,316.69, 63,475.26 and 12,734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,316.69, 63,475.26 and 12,734.33 is: 19,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,316.69 : 63,475.26 = 12,734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,316.69/63,475.26 = 12,734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,316.69x = 63,475.26 × 12,734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,316.69x = 808,314,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,314,614.18/42,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.56

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