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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,522.59, 63,783.92 and 19,121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,522.59, 63,783.92 and 19,121.69 is: 28,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,522.59 : 63,783.92 = 19,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,522.59/63,783.92 = 19,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,522.59x = 63,783.92 × 19,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,522.59x = 1,219,656,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,656,552.49/42,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,682.55

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