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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,322.84, 63,493.99 and 14,242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,322.84, 63,493.99 and 14,242.14 is: 21,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,322.84 : 63,493.99 = 14,242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,322.84/63,493.99 = 14,242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,322.84x = 63,493.99 × 14,242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,322.84x = 904,290,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,290,259.13/42,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.48

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