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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,975, 64,464.12 and 13,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,975, 64,464.12 and 13,392.72 is: 20,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,975 : 64,464.12 = 13,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,975/64,464.12 = 13,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,975x = 64,464.12 × 13,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,975x = 863,349,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,349,909.21/42,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.58

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