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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,763.26, 64,138.86 and 14,682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,763.26, 64,138.86 and 14,682.87 is: 22,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,763.26 : 64,138.86 = 14,682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,763.26/64,138.86 = 14,682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,763.26x = 64,138.86 × 14,682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,763.26x = 941,742,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,742,543.33/42,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.23

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