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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,228.46, 63,332.70 and 14,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,228.46, 63,332.70 and 14,149.54 is: 21,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,228.46 : 63,332.70 = 14,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,228.46/63,332.70 = 14,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,228.46x = 63,332.70 × 14,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,228.46x = 896,128,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,128,571.96/42,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.96

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