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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,181.44, 63,251.52 and 22,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,181.44, 63,251.52 and 22,469.76 is: 33,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,181.44 : 63,251.52 = 22,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,181.44/63,251.52 = 22,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,181.44x = 63,251.52 × 22,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,181.44x = 1,421,246,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,246,474.04/42,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,693.65

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