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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,622.24, 63,979.44 and 18,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,622.24, 63,979.44 and 18,015.52 is: 27,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,622.24 : 63,979.44 = 18,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,622.24/63,979.44 = 18,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,622.24x = 63,979.44 × 18,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,622.24x = 1,152,622,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,622,880.91/42,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.76

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