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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,872.49, 64,292.94 and 14,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,872.49, 64,292.94 and 14,785.34 is: 22,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,872.49 : 64,292.94 = 14,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,872.49/64,292.94 = 14,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,872.49x = 64,292.94 × 14,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,872.49x = 950,592,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,592,656.03/42,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.56

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