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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220.48, 63,337.20 and 14,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220.48, 63,337.20 and 14,512 is: 21,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220.48 : 63,337.20 = 14,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220.48/63,337.20 = 14,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220.48x = 63,337.20 × 14,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220.48x = 919,149,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,149,446.40/42,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.23

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