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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,380.88, 63,561.60 and 19,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,380.88, 63,561.60 and 19,014 is: 28,516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,380.88 : 63,561.60 = 19,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,380.88/63,561.60 = 19,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,380.88x = 63,561.60 × 19,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,380.88x = 1,208,560,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,560,262.40/42,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,516.64

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