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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.03, 64,423.15 and 19,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.03, 64,423.15 and 19,269.29 is: 28,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.03 : 64,423.15 = 19,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.03/64,423.15 = 19,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.03x = 64,423.15 × 19,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.03x = 1,241,388,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,388,360.06/42,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,892.32

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