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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,660.38, 63,998.68 and 19,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,660.38, 63,998.68 and 19,286.76 is: 28,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,660.38 : 63,998.68 = 19,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,660.38/63,998.68 = 19,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,660.38x = 63,998.68 × 19,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,660.38x = 1,234,327,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,327,181.48/42,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,933.81

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