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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,869.76, 64,281.96 and 16,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,869.76, 64,281.96 and 16,548 is: 24,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,869.76 : 64,281.96 = 16,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,869.76/64,281.96 = 16,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,869.76x = 64,281.96 × 16,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,869.76x = 1,063,737,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,737,874.08/42,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.25

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