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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,707.08, 64,073.52 and 19,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,707.08, 64,073.52 and 19,333.72 is: 29,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,707.08 : 64,073.52 = 19,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,707.08/64,073.52 = 19,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,707.08x = 64,073.52 × 19,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,707.08x = 1,238,779,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,779,495.09/42,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,006.42

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