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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,666.09, 63,996.74 and 13,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,666.09, 63,996.74 and 13,083.85 is: 19,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,666.09 : 63,996.74 = 13,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,666.09/63,996.74 = 13,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,666.09x = 63,996.74 × 13,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,666.09x = 837,323,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,323,426.67/42,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.03

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