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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,805.13, 64,236.85 and 15,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,805.13, 64,236.85 and 15,103.13 is: 22,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,805.13 : 64,236.85 = 15,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,805.13/64,236.85 = 15,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,805.13x = 64,236.85 × 15,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,805.13x = 970,177,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,177,137.40/42,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.98

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