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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,846.02, 64,277.71 and 15,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,846.02, 64,277.71 and 15,163.46 is: 22,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,846.02 : 64,277.71 = 15,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,846.02/64,277.71 = 15,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,846.02x = 64,277.71 × 15,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,846.02x = 974,672,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,672,484.48/42,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,748.26

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