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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,622.98, 63,921.51 and 14,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,622.98, 63,921.51 and 14,914.50 is: 22,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,622.98 : 63,921.51 = 14,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,622.98/63,921.51 = 14,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,622.98x = 63,921.51 × 14,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,622.98x = 953,357,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,357,360.90/42,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.22

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