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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,228.07, 63,349.77 and 14,145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,228.07, 63,349.77 and 14,145.37 is: 21,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,228.07 : 63,349.77 = 14,145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,228.07/63,349.77 = 14,145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,228.07x = 63,349.77 × 14,145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,228.07x = 896,105,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,105,936.06/42,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.62

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