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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,450.72, 63,675.36 and 14,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,450.72, 63,675.36 and 14,748 is: 22,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,450.72 : 63,675.36 = 14,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,450.72/63,675.36 = 14,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,450.72x = 63,675.36 × 14,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,450.72x = 939,084,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,084,209.28/42,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.75

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