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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,825.28, 64,221.96 and 14,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,825.28, 64,221.96 and 14,737.48 is: 22,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,825.28 : 64,221.96 = 14,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,825.28/64,221.96 = 14,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,825.28x = 64,221.96 × 14,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,825.28x = 946,469,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,469,851.06/42,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.73

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