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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,676.84, 64,016.43 and 11,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,676.84, 64,016.43 and 11,512 is: 17,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,676.84 : 64,016.43 = 11,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,676.84/64,016.43 = 11,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,676.84x = 64,016.43 × 11,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,676.84x = 736,957,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,957,142.16/42,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.32

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