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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,469.08, 63,704.40 and 11,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,469.08, 63,704.40 and 11,304 is: 16,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,469.08 : 63,704.40 = 11,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,469.08/63,704.40 = 11,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,469.08x = 63,704.40 × 11,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,469.08x = 720,114,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,114,537.60/42,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.21

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