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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,211.83, 63,272.64 and 14,106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,211.83, 63,272.64 and 14,106.15 is: 21,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,211.83 : 63,272.64 = 14,106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,211.83/63,272.64 = 14,106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,211.83x = 63,272.64 × 14,106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,211.83x = 892,533,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,533,403.63/42,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.15

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