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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,546.75, 63,849.29 and 14,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,546.75, 63,849.29 and 14,844.75 is: 22,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,546.75 : 63,849.29 = 14,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,546.75/63,849.29 = 14,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,546.75x = 63,849.29 × 14,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,546.75x = 947,826,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,826,673.50/42,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.30

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