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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,552.76, 63,858.28 and 14,850.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,552.76, 63,858.28 and 14,850.76 is: 22,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,552.76 : 63,858.28 = 14,850.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,552.76/63,858.28 = 14,850.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,552.76x = 63,858.28 × 14,850.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,552.76x = 948,343,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,343,990.29/42,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.31

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