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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,381, 63,582.84 and 14,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,381, 63,582.84 and 14,679 is: 22,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,381 : 63,582.84 = 14,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,381/63,582.84 = 14,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,381x = 63,582.84 × 14,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,381x = 933,332,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,332,508.36/42,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.43

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