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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,921.96, 64,388.82 and 13,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,921.96, 64,388.82 and 13,334.28 is: 20,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,921.96 : 64,388.82 = 13,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,921.96/64,388.82 = 13,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,921.96x = 64,388.82 × 13,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,921.96x = 858,578,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,578,554.75/42,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.25

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