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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,773.34, 64,160.19 and 14,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,773.34, 64,160.19 and 14,701.53 is: 22,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,773.34 : 64,160.19 = 14,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,773.34/64,160.19 = 14,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,773.34x = 64,160.19 × 14,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,773.34x = 943,252,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,252,958.09/42,773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.36

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