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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,806.55, 64,193.86 and 14,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,806.55, 64,193.86 and 14,718.66 is: 22,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,806.55 : 64,193.86 = 14,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,806.55/64,193.86 = 14,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,806.55x = 64,193.86 × 14,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,806.55x = 944,847,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,847,599.43/42,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.50

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